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NASA Robotics for Research and Exploration

Course Information and Requirements

Tech 180J-1.0 semester unit-CR/NC grading

The Department of Technology, in the College of Engineering at San Jose State University, in partnership with the NASA Robotics Education Project, is offering one University semester credit for NASA Robotics for Research and Exploration, Sept. 29-Oct. 17, 2003. This class is titled, Individual Studies in Technology Issues and is graded on a Credit-No Credit basis only. Note: Students wishing to view the webcasts may do so without registering-- see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

How to Register

  1. Print out the PDF Special Session Registration Form at http://ga laxy.sjsu.edu/specialSession/pdfs/rdform.pdf
  2. Complete the registration form. Your SJSU ID number will be assigned by SJSU upon receipt of this form, and emailed to you within 2-3 working days. You must include your email address on the registration form, it can be written in the space labled "any other names used at SJSU". Also, you must fill in the Class Request information. From left to right, starting with class number, that information is: 63166, add, 9/29-10/17, TECH, 180J, 01, 1.0, $44.00
  3. Fax the compeleted Registration Form to the number indicated, attn Darcel
  4. You will be emailed your SJSU Student ID number that will allow you to pay your $44.00 fee for the class. Payment will complete the registration process.

 

Requirements to Receive Course Credit

  1. Be officially registered in the class by October 1st, 2003
  2. View and participate in all eight webcasts and the associated chatroom between September 29 and October 15, 2003. Link to the webcasts at: http://robotics.nasa. gov/courses/fall2003
  3. After each lecture 5-10 practice exam questions will be posted related to the topic of that lecture. It is recomended that students study these questions.
  4. Print out and complete the final exam that will be posted on the website.
  5. Write a two-page maximum, word-processed paper on a topic related to the subjects being studied in Rio Tinto. This assignment will not be returned. Save a copy for your own records in the event the original is lost.

Essay Assignment Details:

  • The heading on the paper must be formatted as follows:

First, Middle, Last Name, and email address

Street Address, Home Phone Number

City, State, ZIP Code,

Name of Course: NASA Robotics for Research and Education

Date, and Instuctor: James Beck

  • Begin your paper by signing your name after typing the following statement:

I, (print your name), certify that this Robotics Assignment is my own work

  • The body of the paper should be typed using 12-point Arial font, 1 inch margins on all sides, and double spacing, except for the single-spaced heading, and must be no longer than two pages.
  1. The essay and the exam must be completed and mailed to Professor James Beck. The assignments must be postmarked by October 24, 2003.
 

**If you miss a webcast because of technical difficulties both the webcasts and chat transcripts will be available online. If you have any questions, please contact James Beck.

Professor James Beck

Department of Technology

College of Engineering

San Jose State University

One Washington Square

San Jose, California 95192

Jbeck@sjsu.edu

(408) 924-3598

 

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