Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science I | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, taught using substantial laboratory experiments with mobile robots. Our primary goal is for you to learn to appreciate and use the fundamental design principles of modularity and abstraction in a variety
Before you start
- Basic Python familiarity
- Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
- Interest in robotics systems
About this guide
This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, taught using substantial laboratory experiments with mobile robots. Our primary goal is for you to learn to appreciate and use the fundamental design principles of modularity and abstraction in a variety of contexts from electrical engineering and computer science.
Our second goal is to show you that making mathematical models of real systems can help in the design and analysis of those systems. Finally, we have the more typical goals of teaching exciting and important basic material from electrical engineering and computer science, including modern software engineering, linear systems analysis, electronic circuits, and decision-making.
Course Format
This course has been designed for independent study. It includes all of the materials you will need to understand the concepts covered in this subject. The materials in this course include:
- Lecture videos from Spring 2011, taught by Prof. Dennis Freeman
- Recitation videos, developed for OCW Scholar by teaching assistant Kendra Pugh
- Course notes
- Software and design labs
- Homework assignments and additional exercises
- Nano-quizzes and exams with solutions
Content Development
Leslie Kaelbling
Jacob White
Harold Abelson
Dennis Freeman
Tomás Lozano-Pérez
Isaac Chuang
Common questions
What will I learn in Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science I | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science?
This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, taught using substantial laboratory experiments with mobile robots. Our primary goal is for you to learn to appreciate and use the fundamental design principles of modularity and abstr
Is Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science I | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science free?
HumanoidHub has source-backed evidence that this guide is free to access through MIT OpenCourseWare. Check the provider page for certificate or upgrade terms.
Do I need any prerequisites?
Recommended prep: Basic Python familiarity; Comfort with algebra or calculus basics; Interest in robotics systems.
How long does it take?
Self-paced (provider defined). Most learners complete this guide in self-directed sessions over a few weeks.
Does it offer a certificate?
This guide does not include a formal certificate. Focus is on the learning material itself.
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