DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCECOURSE INFORMATION SHEET FOR

DRO 101 – Introduction to Unmanned Systems

All members of the Science Department at CCC use the respective course template as a basis for their course syllabi. Faculty may, at their discretion, change the order of the course content or add to it.

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: DRO 101 – Introduction to Unmanned Systems
COURSE SECTION: TBA

CONTACT HOURS: 5CREDIT HOURS: 4

SEMESTER AND YEAR: TBA

INSTRUCTOR’S NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, OFFICE NUMBER, AND OFFICE HOURS: TBA

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the first course in drone technology which introduces the details and applications in using unmanned systems. Course topics include functional breakdown and operationof various types of unmanned systems for a wide range of applications, computerized flight controls (robotics) and communication between the operator and unmanned system, payload options such as cameras and sensors, using Arduino boards on drones, how to collect data, and how to analyze data collected on a mission. The laboratory portion of this course will include basic fundamentals of drone operation, GIS modelling, Arduino and robotics, cameras and sensors, digital elevation models, payload integration and an independent project from design to the analysis of data. At the end of the course, students will complete a laboratoryproject.There are 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week.

II. PREREQUISITE: MAT 105, CSC 121 and ENV 101

COREQUISITE: MAT 205, and ETE 101

III.COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

As the result of instructional activities, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of unmanned systems used in air (drones)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of unmanned systems used on land (rovers)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of unmanned systems used in water (underwater drones)
  4. Use terminology required to work in drone technology field
  5. Evaluate functional breakdown of systems platform (vehicle)
  6. Distinguish between remote piloting and autonomous flight controls
  7. Evaluate scope of project needs comparing small versus large scale monitoring
  8. Demonstrate use of computer controls (robotics)
  9. Use computers to communicate within unmanned systems
  10. Evaluate power supply for operation of drones
  11. Demonstrate knowledge and function of various types of payloads
  12. Evaluate functional breakdown of payload
  13. Demonstrate knowledge of remote sensing
  14. Use Arduino board on drone
  15. Demonstrate understanding of rotary systems for vertical takeoff and landing
  16. Command and control a drone flight
  17. Collect data on a drone flight
  18. Analyze data from a drone flight
  19. Report findings from a drone flight
  20. Present findings of a drone flight using Excel and PowerPoint

LABORATORY OBJECTIVES:

The laboratory experience will reinforce the understanding that experimental work is the foundation of technical knowledge and requires fundamental operational skills. Students will:

  1. Demonstrate safety required in the operation of drones
  2. Use GIS modelling for drone
  3. Integrate Arduino board for drone
  4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of robotics
  5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of cameras and sensors on drones
  6. Build temperature sensor
  7. Use open source information from NOAA - National Buoy System
  8. Evaluate NASA – Mars Rover operation and data analysis
  9. Perform digital elevation models of objects
  10. Prepare drone project including design, vehicle and payload integration, flight testing, collection and analysis of data, and presentation of reported findings

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Interpret use of various typesof unmanned systems:
  2. Use technical skills to design and operate drones:
  3. Use critical thinking methods to analyze and solve problems using drone data; and
  4. Utilize drone data to report and present information collected by unmanned systems.

IV. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: TBA

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

A graphing calculator, safety glasses, and a lab notebook.

V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION/COURSE ORGANIZATION: To be determined by the respective instructor.

VI. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE (INCLUDING MAKEUP POLICY): To be determined by the respective instructor.

VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF READINGS (IF APPLICABLE): To be determined by the respective instructor.

VIII. METHODS OF EVALUATION (INCLUDING THE CALCULATION OF COURSE GRADE): To be determined by the respective instructor. The methods of evaluation shall include tests (test types, length and weight of each), papers (weight of each), projects (weight of each), and other forms of evaluation (weight of each).

IX. GRADING SCALE: To be determined by the respective instructor. The grading scale shall indicate what numerical scores correspond to the following grades: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and F.

X. GENERAL TOPICS OUTLINE:

Module 1:

Drones - Introduction to Unmanned Systems

Module 2:

Platform - General Operational Requirements for vehicle

Module 3.

Payloads – General Operational Requirements for Cameras and Sensors

Module 4:

Integration of Platform and Payload – Building the Drone

Module 5:

Operations and Data Collection –Specific Operational Requirements for Specific Drones

Module 6:

Analysis of Drone Data – Analyzing, Reporting and Presenting Data

XI. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic honesty is expected of all Clinton Community College students. It is academically dishonest, for example, to misrepresent another person’s work as one’s own, to take credit for someone else’s work or ideas, to accept help on a test, to obtain advanced information on confidential test materials, or to intentionally harm another student’s chances for academic success.

XII. GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION:

COURSE CONTINUITY PLAN: In the case that the college officially closes because of an emergency which causes a short term disruption of this course, we will utilize e-mail to continue this course in the short term (1-3 weeks). All students need to utilize their campus email to receive course related information.

ACCOMMODATIVE SERVICES: If you have, or suspect you may have, any type of disability or learning problem that may require extra assistance or special accommodations, please speak to me privately after class or during my office hours as soon as possible so I can help you obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. You should also contact Laurie Bethka, Room 420M in the Accommodative Services Office, for further assistance.

TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT: A CCC student should expect that any class may require some courseactivity that uses a computer and the internet. Activities couldinclude, but are not limited to, accessing the course syllabus,schedule, or other handouts on the website, completing homework online,taking quizzes or submitting written work, participating in a discussion
or sending/receiving e-mail.

Revised 1/18