ME 179L: ROBOTICS: DESIGN
University of California, Santa Barbara
Design, programming, and testing of mobile robots. Design problems are formulated in terms of robot performance. Students solve electromechanical problems, developing skills in brainstorming, concept selection, spatial reasoning, teamwork and communication. Robots are controlled with micro-controllers using C programming and interfaced to sensors and motors.
Average GPA: 3.89
Grade distribution records: 382 students across 21 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 29 | 7.6% |
| A | 286 | 74.9% |
| A- | 34 | 8.9% |
| B+ | 14 | 3.7% |
| B | 15 | 3.9% |
| C+ | 2 | 0.5% |
| C | 1 | 0.3% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.3% |
Based on 382 student grade records across 21 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Hare C 113 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Dahlen G A 106 students, Average GPA 3.89
- Paden B 104 students, Average GPA 3.94
- Marks T G 59 students, Average GPA 3.87
- Visell Y 10 students, Average GPA 4.00