SRJC Course Outlines

12/8/2024 2:39:13 PMCS 176.2 Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 176.2Title:  APPLIED DRONE PROJECTS  
Full Title:  Applied Drone Projects
Last Reviewed:8/27/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled43.75
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled1.508 min.Lab Scheduled26.25
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CS 176.12

Catalog Description:
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Use of drone technology to complete real-world projects including photography/videography and basic mapping.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CS 76.11


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Use of drone technology to complete real-world projects including photography/videography and basic mapping.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of CS 76.11
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Determine correct drone equipment to complete the requirements of a given project
2.  Manage drone-related projects, including working in teams
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
 
1. Choose appropriate drone-related equipment for a given situation
2. Work in a team setting
3. Develop project parameters and plans
4. Provide deliverables which meet project needs
5. Assess project results in order to improve workflow

Topics and Scope
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I. Different Types of Drones
    A. Consumer-level toys
    B. Consumer-level
     C. Professional-level
II. Drone Payloads
    A. Cameras
         1. Visible light
         2. Infrared (thermal)
         3. Near-infrared
    B.  Other sensors and equipment
III. Example Drone Projects
    A. Photography/videography
         1. Capturing images and video
         2. Editing images and video
    B. 2D and 3D mapping
    C. Conducting research
         1. Sampling
         2. Gathering visual data
         3. Using other sensors
IV. Completing Projects
    A. Project planning
         1. Defining project parameters
         2. Developing requirements
         3. Creating teams
    B. Teamwork
         1. Team member selection
         2. Team roles and responsibilities
         3. Post-project assessment
    C. Project completion
         1. Meeting deadlines
         2. Preparing deliverables
         3. Assessing results
 
All areas to be addressed in both lecture and lab

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Reading of 10-20 pages per week
2. Team project requirement plans (1 - 3)
3. Team project timelines (1 - 3)
4. Project assessments (1 - 3)
5. Quizzes (2 - 4)
6. Final exam
 
Lecture- and Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Completed project deliverables (1 - 3)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 20%
Project plans, timelines, deliverables, and assessments
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 50%
Project plans, timelines, deliverables, and assessments
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30%
Project deliverables
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 20%
Quizzes and final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 15%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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