News Release

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Cerro Coso Offering Lego Robotics for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders

May 22, 2008

Are you ready to learn Lego Robotics over the summer and have fun at the same time? Cerro Coso Community College is offering "Introduction to Lego Robotics" (CSCI C081) for the summer session for 6th, 7th and 8th graders with instructor Debby Kilburn. The first session (CRN 50950) of classes will be offered from June 9 to June 12, Monday through Thursday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The second session (CRN 50951) will be offered July 7-10, Monday through Thursday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Both sessions are 1 unit classes and will be offered at Burroughs High School.

This course is an introduction to robotics using the LEGO Mindstorms platform. Basic mechanical, electronics, and control issues in robotics will be discussed. Students will work in teams to design, implement, and program a robot that completes a challenge presented to the class.

Students interested in taking this class will need to start the enrollment process by meeting with their school counselor or a Cerro Coso Counselor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230