Foundations of Robotics (12056.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Information Technology & Systems | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 11528 Foundations of Robotics G.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply basic mathematical skills to a variety of foundational robotics concepts;
2. Explain core ideas relevant to modern robotics practices in the domains of robot manipulation, navigation, and control;
3. Demonstrate broad technical knowledge of the key tools and programming techniques used in robotics, including the Robot Operating System (ROS), in the application of simple robotic systems; and
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills in varied situations, including peer conversations, presentations, and documentation of robotics systems and solutions.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11528 Foundations of Robotics GEquivalent units
11370 Foundations of RoboticsAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Damith Herath |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | On-campus | Dr Damith Herath |
Required texts
Required Reading:
Foundations of Robotics: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Python and ROS, by Damith Herath and David St-Onge (Eds). 2022 / 978-9811919824
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Restricted - The use of GenAI is NOT allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC
Assignments are meant to be individual work, although talking a problem over with another student or tutor is considered one reasonable way of learning. However, the actually submitted assignment must be the student's own work. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the University's Student Charter
Extensions: Extensions must be applied for before the due date.
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the unit convenor or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
Special assessment requirements
All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items.
| Grade |
Cumulative Mark |
| Pass |
Minimum 50% of the combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Credit |
Minimum 65% of the combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Distinction |
Minimum 75% of the combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| High Distinction |
Minimum 85% of the combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.
Supplementary assessment
There will be no supplementary or deferred assessments.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Expected Average Student Workload: * denotes an assessable item
| Lectures |
12x 2h |
= 24h |
| Laboratory classes |
12x 2h |
= 24h |
| Preparation (lectures, tutorials, computer labs, reading) |
12x 3.5h |
= 42h |
| * Lab Work |
= 20h |
|
| * Project work, including hackathon |
= 25h |
|
| * Quizzes (including preparation) |
= 15h |
|
| Total |
= 150 hours |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class (lecture, laboratory classes) and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Fundamental programming concepts, usage of Windows or Mac computers (basic Linux knowledge is recommended)
In-unit costs
Textbook (available as open access for free), (Optional) PC/Laptop with Linux for self/further study.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Lab Safety: Students will be required to undergo a formal lab induction prior to starting any lab work.
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit convenor is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
It is important that students refer to the unit website (through UCLearn – UC's online learning environment) on a regular basis for any variations in the schedule and deadlines for the assessment tasks, which will be announced on the Unit Website. It is also the student's responsibility to ensure that they regularly check their UC email account, as electronic messages (whether via the unit's UCLearn site or directly) will be sent to this account.
The online discussion forum on the unit's UCLearn site is a very useful place for posting questions and students are strongly encouraged to make use of it.
