1. Mr. Smith’s Schedule 1st Period Computer Science I
2nd Period Computer Science I
3rd Period Prep
4th Period AP Computer Science/ Advanced Projects
Lunch
5th Period Computer Science I (D131)
6th Period Prep
7th Period Robotics Programming
8th Period Robotics Projects

2. West High You are here. Main Gym Counselors Commons Attendance
Student Center

3. Greg Smith West Salem High School
Robotics Programming
Greg Smith
West Salem High School

4. Overview
Introductions
Course Sequence

5. Prepare the share the following with your neighbor
Name
Farthest you’ve been from Salem
What would like to be living in in 15 years?
Three careers you’d like to have
What is the ‘best place in the world?’
If you were given $10,000, what would you do with it?
Meet your neighbors and prepare to introduce them to the class.

6. Course Sequence Robotics Side Programming Side
Robotics Programming (RobotC)
One Semester
Start using Virtual Worlds
Robotics Projects
One Semester, can be repeated.
Design, build, program robots to compete.
VEX Robotics Competition
Programming Side
Intro To Programming:
Several Languages including Game Maker, Pascal, Java
Computer Science I (Pascal)
One Semester
Computer Science II (Pascal)
AP Computer Languages (Java)
2 Semesters (Java)
Advanced Computer Projects
Develop original software

7. Topics of Study 1) Fundamentals
Programmer and Machine, planning and behaviors, RobotC rules.
2) Setup
Downloading and modifying programs
3) Basic Movement
Renaming motors, timing, power levels, manual straightening, shaft encoders, automatic straightening, using integrated encoders.
4) Sensing
Using limit switches, Ultrasonic Range Finders, light sensors, Gyro Sensors.
5) Remote Control
Joystick mapping, using timers and buttons.
6) Engineering
Safety, hardware, engineering process, using the competition template
7) Projects
Projects will be included in the above sections.

8. Point Breakdown Class activities 5 - 20 pts Projects 20-100 pts
Quizzes 25 pts
Tests pts

9. Grading Scale
A %
B 80 – 89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F Below 60%

10. Professional Behavior
Students are expected to be safe, responsible and respectful.
Students not following these expectations may expect: verbal warnings, removal from class pending conference, parent contact, or referral to administration.

11. Keys to Success: Stay focused and productive in the classroom
Excellent attendance
Let your projects, daily work, quizzes and tests display your best effort
Feel free to talk with me about your projects, questions, etc.

12. Computer Lab Rules No gum in class
No food or drink in the lab (except water with a lid at approved locations)
No headphones or music except on days selected by teacher
Absolutely no off-task Internet usage ( , games, chat, etc – anything other than class related)
Absolutely no off-task Computer usage (ask teacher permission to use equipment for anything other than class assignments)
Do NOT download any software (games, utilities, music, etc.)
Do NOT use any “chat” software
No CELL PHONE use in class without permission of Mr. Smith.

13. Materials Needed
Each student will need a Composition Book or a tabbed off section in your three-ring binder for notes and handouts.
Bring a pen or pencil with you everyday

14. Log in Log onto the network
Your log in number is on your student ID number
Your password is your First Initial Last Initial Birthdate.
Example
Susie Kalahan 1/1/2002
sk112002
Jose Mahindra 10/15/2001 jm

15. Create Class Folders Make a new folder for this class
Open YourName Folder
In to top left of the desktop
Make a new folder for this class
RoboticsProgramming
Inside this folder make sub folders
Movement
Remote Control
Sensing
Projects
Open your RoboticsProgramming Folder

16. Creating Shortcuts 2) Double Click on ‘RoboticsProgramming’ Folder
1) Double Click on SMITH_GREG-Shortcut

17. Drag and Drop into your ComputerScience1 Folder.

18. Shortcut to Class Website
Find your course and click

19. Put Shortcut into Your Class Folder
Drag and Drop Into Your Folder
Drop

20. Class Website Print out the Syllabus at home
Have your parents sign it and turn it in