STEAM Integration of Engineering and Simple Robotics   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum
   

ECE 437 - STEAM Integration of Engineering and Simple Robotics

3 Unit(s)
This course is an exploration of recent learning of Science, Technology and simple robotics.  Students will examine developmentally appropriate practices with robotics and the construction of simple robotics with robotic manipulatives, Legos, TECHNIC I, Unit blocks, Lincoln Logs and simple pulleys to provide learning in an engaging and interdisciplinary exploration and personal connections as a powerful learning tool for young children.  Candidates will engage in in-depth design instruction in Early Childhood settings in biology, ecology, nature study and environmental science with a focus on Developmentally Appropriate learning environments centered on the use of robotics as manipulatives.