Lab Assignments

Spring 2013 Instructions

Q: Where do I find the assignments?

  • Hands-on Lab assignments will be posted on this page.
  • Lecture Assignments (using Word) are posted on the Lecture Assignments page.
  • Blackboard is NOT used to post assignments for this course.
  • These due dates are for the M1 section. Ask your instructor for the deadlines for your section.

See more assignment instructions on the Instructions page.

Due Date Assignment to Submit Coresponding Reading Week # for Lab Work
W Jan 30 bullet1 Lab #2 Lego Teams (40 pts)
Teams be prepared to present and demo your lego creations on the due date.
  • N/A
 Week 1:
Jan 21
W Feb 6 bullet1 Lab #3 Start Lego Mindstorms (40 pts)
  • PDF fileTeam Roles handout
 Week 2:
Jan 28
W Feb 13 bullet1 Lab #4 Full Speed Ahead (30 pts)
Project 1
  • Note: Worksheet for project is inside Robotics Project.
 Week 3:
Feb 6
W Feb 20 bullet1 Lab #5 Right Face (30 pts)
Project 2
  • Worksheet for project
 Week 4:
Feb 13
W Feb 27 bullet1 Lab #6 Clap On, Clap Off (30 pts)
Project 3
  • Worksheet for project
  • PDF fileLab 6 Quiz
 Week 5:
Feb 20
W Mar 6 bullet1 Lab #7 Follow the Guidelines (30 pts)
Project 4
  • Worksheet for project
  • PDF fileLab 7 Quiz
Week 6:
Feb 25
 

Spring Break March 11 - 15, 2013

    
W Mar 20
(after break)		 bullet1 Lab #8 Obstacle Detection (45 pts)
Project 5
  • Worksheet for project
  • PDF file Lab 8 Quiz
 Week 7:
Mar 4
 

Fall Break October 17 - 19, 2012

  
W Mar 27 bullet1 Lab #11 Get in Gear (50 pts)
  • Worksheet for project
  • PDF file Lab 11 Quiz
 Week 8:
Mar 18
W Apr 3

Lab #12 Team Lego Project.

  • Check with your instructor to ensure your project is complicated enough to qualify as a project.
  • Demo your project at the BEGINNING of class on the due date. Submit documentation including team members, who did what, web site resources etc.
  • Use the many Lego robotics web sites as inspiration for your project.

Pack up Lego Kits. Take apart your robots after your project presentation and store neatly in container(s).

 Week 9:
Mar 25

W Apr 10

 

Go to the Resources page and download the data files first.

Go to the Resouces page and click on Python textbook image to download the JES Python programming kit for your home computer.

bullet1 #2 Quick Easy Programs
Word doc Chapter 2 Study Guide

Python Chapter 2 Introduction to Programming


 Week 10:
Apr 1
W Apr 17 bullet1 #3 Photoshop type Programs
Word doc Chapter 3 Learning Guide

Python Chapter 3 Modifying Pictures Using Loops

 Week 11:
Apr 8
W Apr 24 Word doc Chapter 4 Learning Guide

Python Chapter 4 Modifying Pixels in a Range

Chapter 4 is a really long chapter, so we are going to spend 2 weeks on it.

 Week 12:
Apr 15

W May 1

bullet1 #4 Modifying Pixels in a Range
Monday May 6 is the last day of classes this semester.		 Note: Be sure you start on this assignment last week as it takes a long time to complete. Week 13:
Apr 22
TBD Final Exams Check with your instructor to determine your exam time. Week 15:
Apr 29

More Python Assignments if Needed

TBD (50 pts) Final Python Team Project - Python. Check with your instructor to ensure your project is complicated enough to qualify as a project. Your team determines research needed by the project you select

Optional

TBD

 bullet1#6 Sound Programs
Word doc Chapter 6 Study Guide		 Python Chapter 6 Modifying Sounds Using Loops Optional
TBD bullet1 #5 Chromakey and Drawing Programs
Word doc Chapter 5 Study Guide		 Python Chapter 5 Advanced Picture Techniques Optional
TBD bullet1 #9 Adventure Game Programs
Word doc Chapter 9 Study Guide		 Python Chapter 9 Building Bigger Programs Optional

Last Update: January 17, 2013

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