CSCI 3347 Robotics
This course offers a hands-on introduction to robotics, starting with Arduino programming and sensor integration. Students will apply these skills to build and refine arobotic car, then advance to theRobotic Operating System (ROS) for more sophisticated control and coordination. Through projects, quizzes, and practical labs, participants will gain a good foundation in robot programming, hardware interaction, and ROS-based applications.
Course overview
- Department
- Computer Science
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 2000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.S.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.08 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.97 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Anjum Biswas | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 25 |
| Spring 2024 | Anjum Biswas | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 36 of 43 |
| Spring 2023 | Anjum Biswas | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 38 |
| Spring 2022 | Anjum Biswas | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 39 |