Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018
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MECH 498 001 (CRN: 24704)
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: O'Malley, Marcia
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: MATH 354 OR MATH 355 OR CAAM 335
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 24
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 49
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 48
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAR-2025 8:24AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2018
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
Description: The course will provide the student with a mathematical introduction to many of the key ideas used in today's intelligent robot systems. The focus of the course is on the analysis and control of manipulators. The course will also give an overview of common approaches to building intelligent robot systems. Cross-list: MECH 598, COMP 498, ELEC 498, COMP 598, ELEC 598. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 498 if student has credit for MECH 598.