Minor in Mechatronics

Mechatronics is concerned with the design and operation of engineered products that harmoniously integrate, (i) an articulated Mechanical system with (ii) Electronics that interface to sensors and actuators and (iii) an array of embedded microcomputers that are programmed to add artificial intelligence which is computed in real-time. 

The purpose of the mechatronics minor is to provide interested undergraduate students with an opportunity to prepare for this exciting field by taking relevant courses which will expose them to the systems aspects of mechatronics devices. The mechatronics minor is essentially designed for non-mechanical engineering students. However, mechanical engineering students who wish to major in mechtronics should select their four technical electives from the list of electives for mechtronics minor.

Prerequisites

The minor will be indicated on the student’s transcript subsequent to, (i) the student completing all the University requirements, and, (ii) the student obtaining an average in the minor courses of 70 or more.  Additionally, all rules and standards that normally apply to the major degree courses shall apply to the minor courses.

Courses

The minor comprises 5 courses (equivalent to 15 credits):

• Control Systems MECH 372 (ME core course)                    (3 Cr.)

• Four Technical Elective courses                                             (12 Cr.) (3 Cr. each course)

The Mechatronics minor technical electives include:

· MECH 370 Introduction to Mechatronics                                             (3 Cr.)

· MECH 451 Digital System Design                                                         (3 Cr.)

· MECH 452 Microprocessor Systems                                                    (3 Cr.)

· MECH  453 Robotics                                                                               (3 Cr.)

· MECH  454 Artificial  Intelligence                                                         (3 Cr.)