"Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics", by Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin. Cambridge University Press 2000.

"Robotic Explorations: A Hands-On Introduction to Engineering", by Fred G. Martin. Prentice Hall 2001.

"Introduction to Robotics", by Phillip John McKerrow. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

"Introduction to AI Robotics", by Robin R. Murphy, Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2000.

"Microcontroller Technology: The 68HC11", by Peter Spasov. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall 2002.

"Digital Design : Principles and Practices. 3rd ed., Updated", by John F. Wakerly. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, 2001.

"Introduction to Electrical Engineering", by J. David Irwin and David V. Kerns, Jr. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1995.

"Electronic Devices 5th Edition", by Thomas L. Floyd. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, 1998.

"The Art of Electronics", by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill. Cambridge England ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1989.

On-Campus

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory, Milestone examinations and Final practical exam.

Practical examinations, presentations and report : 100%

Milestone assessment tests programming and software skills. The final practical examination tests student ability to integrate these skills.

12 points

2 hour lecture and an average 11 hours/week laboratory work.

High-tech lecture theatre

Dedicated laboratory with hardware debugging facilities, 12 computers, sufficient space for 3 metre * 3 metre work platform.

Garry Evans

• Software Title:
• Vendor:
• Version:
• OS: MS Windows XP ( ) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( ), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week ___ ):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) (Phone) (Email)
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

Microsoft Project Manager, PCB tools, assembler cross complier.

All first and second year core units in Bachelor of Digital Systems.