Course Description

Micromouse is a year-long technical program where engineering students will learn how to design, program, and assemble an autonomous maze-solving robot (mouse). Though it may sound simple, this challenge demands exceptional problem-solving skills as you put your classroom knowledge to the test in a real-world scenario! Some concepts utilized include PCB design, soldering, embedded programming in C/C++, microcontrollers, and physical sensor use. Meetings will be held once a week, consisting of concept lectures, assembly workshops, and open lab time for troubleshooting and staff assistance. At the year, the goal is to compete at the All American Micromouse Competition (AAMC) at UCLA.

Enrollment Requirements

Undergraduate students attending the University of California, Irvine, can apply for course enrollment. The deadline for application submissions is October 3rd, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Students who receive a course acceptance offer must pay the course deposit and fee before enrollment.

Course Deposit + Fee

Once you have formed a team with up to 2 other Micromouse members, each team is required to pay $150. If you plan to work alone, then you must be prepared to pay the entire fee on your own. In exchange, your team will receive a project kit that contains all the parts necessary to assemble a Micromouse. The course is structured to include 4 checkpoints. Upon completion of a checkpoint, your team will receive $12 back meaning if your team completes the program, it only costs $102.

More Information

Learn more about the course schedule, parts kit components, lectures, and workshops in the PDF below or access it here.