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ELEN437 - Robotics Design and Experimentation Lab

Course Details

Course Code: ELEN437 Course ID: 5558 Credit Hours: 4 Level: Undergraduate

This robotics design course provides hands-on experience in the development of robotic systems, with a focus on design, building, and testing. Students work with sensors, actuators, and embedded controllers to create prototypes that demonstrate autonomous behavior. Key topics include mechanical assembly, modeling, system integration, debugging, and design iteration. Emphasis is placed on applying engineering principles and working with components and materials to gain a practical understanding of robotics in both research and real-world applications. (Prerequisite: ELEN424 and ELEN425)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 Start Month January SessionWinter 2027 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.