ROBOTC Programming Training @ USF Polytechnic, Lakeland, beginning Sept. 26

The University of South Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland is offering three ROBOTC training classes:

Beginning ROBOTC - September 26, 2009 / 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
The first programming course offered in this sequence will introduce the beginner programmer, with little or no experience, to the programming environment as it relates to FIRST’s ROBOTC programming language syntax and structure. Individuals will learn fundamental reasoning and logic skills needed to develop programs through hands-on exercises and basic program development with such topics as pseudo code, flow charting, and reserved words. Individuals will also learn how to build a basic Lego robot, how to write and debug simple programs, and how to download and run programs.

Intermediate ROBOTC - October 10, 2009 / 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
The second programming course in this sequence will permit programmers, with some experience, to improve their programming capabilities by creating more complicated ROBOTC programs and Lego robots that utilize advanced commands and strategies such as motor synchronization, closed loop control, and PID speed control.

Advanced ROBOTC - October 24, 2009 / 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
The third programming course in this sequence will have the experienced programmer developing programs to navigate through several challenging playing fields. The individual will master the use of advance commands and techniques such as sensors, loops and conditional statements, threshold values, and value storage. The course will also discuss how robot design and programming interact with each other to produce an effective robot.

Cost is $25 per participant per session. Participants registering for all three classes receive a 10% discount on the 2nd and 3rd classes.

Visit http://poly.usf.edu/RobotC/ for more details about the classes and to register.