2016-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (without addenda) 
    
    Dec 06, 2024  
2016-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (without addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechatronics and Robotics, M.S.


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Requirements for the Master of Science


To complete this M.S. degree, 30 credits as specified below must be completed.

  • four 3 credit core courses that will introduce students to fundamental elements of modeling, hardware, and software relevant to mechatronics and robotics
  • one 3 credit course will introduce students to fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation to enable them to link their technical education with potential to launch businesses
  • two 3 credit project courses will allow students to acquire hands-on learning and experience in integrating their coursework to create concrete illustrations of mechatronics and robotic devices (alternatively, 6 credit thesis research)
  • to specialize in a focused area of mechatronics and robotics, students will select up to two 3 credit courses from a list of elective courses
  • one 3 credit free elective course with advisor approval

Core Mechatronics and Robotics Courses


Students must complete all four Mechatronics and Robotics core courses.

Project Courses


Students must complete either two 3-credit project courses or they can enroll in one 6-credit thesis course.

Electives


Students must complete two elective courses from the list below to develop specializations.

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