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DiCesare, Frank; And Others – Perspectives in Computing, 1985
A general laboratory course featuring microcomputer interfacing for data acquisition, process control and automation, and robotics was developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is now available to all junior engineering students. The development and features of the course are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Automation, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education
Cohen, Karen C.; Meyer, Carol D. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Discusses the development of industrial robotics training materials, considering the need for such materials, preliminary curriculum design, the Piagetian approach followed, and the uses of computer assisted instruction. A list of robotics curriculum courses (with content and audience indicated) is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Download full textHull, Daniel M.; Lovett, James E. – 1985
The Robotics/Automated Systems Technician (RAST) project developed a robotics technician model curriculum for the use of state directors of vocational education and two-year college vocational/technical educators. A baseline management plan was developed to guide the project. To provide awareness, project staff developed a dissemination plan…
Descriptors: Automation, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Hull, Daniel M.; Lovett, James E. – 1985
This task analysis report for the Robotics/Automated Systems Technician (RAST) curriculum project first provides a RAST job description. It then discusses the task analysis, including the identification of tasks, the grouping of tasks according to major areas of specialty, and the comparison of the competencies to existing or new courses to…
Descriptors: Automation, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Hull, Daniel M.; Lovett, James E. – 1985
This volume of the final report for the Robotics/Automated Systems Technician (RAST) curriculum project is a curriculum planning guide intended for school administrators, faculty, and student counselors/advisors. It includes step-by-step procedures to help institutions evaluate their community's needs and their capabilities to meet these needs in…
Descriptors: Automation, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Besancon, Francis E. – 1984
A curriculum was developed to provide the electromechanical skills necessary to operate and repair industrial robots to students at the secondary and adult vocational levels. To determine requirements for entry-level positions in the robotics industry, manufacturers and employers of industrial robots were contacted. No particular entry-level…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Behavioral Objectives, Computer Science, Course Descriptions
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1984
This teacher's guide is designed to help high school industrial arts teachers plan activities to develop their students' awareness of technology in our culture and the variety of related careers available to them. Discussed first are the objectives, scope, and sequence of industrial arts. Next, the special characteristics and needs of adolescents,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions
