2023 Fall
MECENG 198 001 - GRP 001
Directed Group Studies for Advanced Undergraduates
Competitive Robotics: Iterative Design and Mechanical Prototyping
Mark Wilfried Mueller, Samantha Flores-Eulloqui, Donn Angelo Dolorito, Yohana Samayoa, Alec Thompson
Class #:29143
Units: 1to4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Mechanical Engineering
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
15
Enrolled: 20
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week.
Other classes by Mark Wilfried Mueller
Course Catalog Description
Group study of a selected topic or topics in Mechanical Engineering. Credit for 198 or 199 courses combined may not exceed 4 units in any single term. See College for other restrictions.
Class Description
This course teaches the fundamentals of designing and building a combat robot. It will cover topics including
computer aided design, prototyping, the mechanics of robotics, the knowledge of tool use and safety, and the
engineering design process. Students will work in small teams to design and build their own 1 lb. robot and
compete with one another at the end of the semester. The process will take into consideration materials,
machining, construction limitations, and cost. All of these topics are geared toward students interested in
engineering principles and the application of the scientific process in a fun and engaging way that fosters
community and practices problem solving.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None