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ELEN438 - Perception and Planning for Autonomous Systems with Lab

Course Details

Course Code: ELEN438 Course ID: 5559 Credit Hours: 4 Level: Undergraduate

This robotics and autonomous systems course introduces students to the principles of sensing, perception, and motion planning in autonomous systems. Students examine how autonomous robots and intelligent systems perceive their environments, apply sensor fusion and computer vision, and use algorithmic methods to plan efficient paths in both static and dynamic physical systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of control systems, mapping techniques, and decision-making processes that support advanced applications in robotics and artificial intelligence. (Prerequisite: ELEN437)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 Start Month January SessionWinter 2027 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration09/28/2026 - 02/26/2027 Course Dates03/01/2027 - 04/25/2027 Start Month March SessionWinter 2027 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.