Course Details - EMS 496 601 FALL 2009

FALL 2009

Special Topic: Computer Applications in Industry
EMS 496 - 601 INTERNET
Class Number:	28515
Prerequisites:	Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor
Credit Hours:	1 credit(s)
Corequisites:	None.
Required Lab:	None.
Restrictions:	Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
	Restrictions may be on all or some of the seats. For information visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/courses/enrollment-requirements.php

Instructor:	Terri E. Varnado
Address:	Box 7801
E-mail:	terri_varnado@ncsu.edu
Phone:	919-515-6908
Fax:	919-515-6892

Course Description: Covers the history and evolution of robots and automation. Classify foundational technical developments in autonomous, computer, and radio-control systems. Explore social and economic impacts.

Course Informational Video :	None.
Primary Delivery Format :	Internet
Course Website :	http://vista.ncsu.edu ** Access to the website may be restricted to registered students or not available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System :	Vista
Additional Technology Requirements :	Unity E-mail (http://webmail.ncsu.edu)
Lab Information :	None.

NCSU Campus Visits : Please contact the instructor for additional information.

Other Attendance Requirements : Live chats and live lecture viewing; times and dates to be announced.

Course Requirements:

Specific Course Requirements: Weekly Quizzes Online Postings and Participation Robot Case Study/VoiceThread Presentation Take Home Final Exam.

Course Materials:

Robots: From Science Fiction to Technological Revolution (required; hardcover) by Ichbiah, Daniel. 1st Edition. 2005. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. ISBN# 0810959062

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (optional; paperback) by American Psychological Association. 5th Edition. 2001. American Psychological Association. ISBN# 1557988102

Miscellaneous Information: None.


Tuition & Fees: The Tuition and Fees for Distance Education classes (section 601 and above) are calculated on a per credit hour basis and are not included as a part of on-campus tuition and fees. For complete Tuition and Fees information please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/tuition/.

For enrollment information, please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/how-to-apply/index.php or call 919-515-9030 or toll-free 866-467-8283.