Engineering Technology: Mechatronics & Robotics, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Core Courses
MERO 5013Research Design & Methodology3
MERO 5023Project Management3
MERO 5033Principles of Industrial and Process Safety3
Hours Subtotal9
Required Courses
MERO 5113Mechatronic Systems I3
MERO 5123Mechatronic Systems II3
MERO 5213Introduction to Robot Dynamics and Kinematics3
Hours Subtotal9
Electives
Select 6 hours:6
Emerging Topics in Engineering Technology
Directed Studies
Mechatronic System Hardware and Software Integration
Linear Control Systems for Mechatronics
Intelligent Control of Mechatronic Systems
Robotic Underwater Vehicles
Engineering Acoustics
Industrial Noise Control
Electrohydraulics
Electropneumatics
Smart Manufacturing for Mechatronics
Multiphysics Computational Modeling and Simulation
Advanced CAD for Electro-Mechanical Systems
Mechanism Design with CAD
Advanced Vibration for Electro-Mechanical Systems
Robotics, Kinematics, Dynamics and Control
Robotics Kinematics, Dynamics and Control
Advanced Mechatronics Design
Advanced Mechatronics Design
Embedded Sensor Networks
Computer Vision
Modern Communication Theory
Telecommunications Systems
Introduction to Strategy, Technology and Integration
Strategic Decision Analysis for Engineering and Technology Managers
Foundations of Engineering Management
Engineering Teaming
Strategic Project Management
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design
Ethics for Practicing Engineers
Engineering Economic Analysis
Reliability and Maintainability
Intellectual Property Management
Hours Subtotal6
Thesis
MERO 5000Thesis Research6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours30

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Core Courses
MERO 5013Research Design & Methodology3
MERO 5023Project Management3
MERO 5033Principles of Industrial and Process Safety3
Hours Subtotal9
Required Courses
MERO 5113Mechatronic Systems I3
MERO 5123Mechatronic Systems II3
MERO 5213Introduction to Robot Dynamics and Kinematics3
Hours Subtotal9
Electives
Select 12 hours (minimum 6 hours of MERO courses and 3 hours from ETM/IEM courses): 112
Emerging Topics in Engineering Technology
Mechatronic System Hardware and Software Integration
Linear Control Systems for Mechatronics
Intelligent Control of Mechatronic Systems
Robotic Underwater Vehicles
Engineering Acoustics
Industrial Noise Control
Electrohydraulics
Electropneumatics
Smart Manufacturing for Mechatronics
Multiphysics Computational Modeling and Simulation
Advanced CAD for Electro-Mechanical Systems
Mechanism Design with CAD
Advanced Vibration for Electro-Mechanical Systems
Robotics, Kinematics, Dynamics and Control
Robotics Kinematics, Dynamics and Control
Advanced Mechatronics Design
Advanced Mechatronics Design
Embedded Sensor Networks
Computer Vision
Modern Communication Theory
Telecommunications Systems
Introduction to Strategy, Technology and Integration
Strategic Decision Analysis for Engineering and Technology Managers
Foundations of Engineering Management
Engineering Teaming
Strategic Project Management
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design
Ethics for Practicing Engineers
Engineering Economic Analysis
Reliability and Maintainability
Intellectual Property Management
Directed Studies 1
Hours Subtotal12
Total Hours30
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The MERO 5070 course is used for a creative component. A report (a "mini-thesis") must be submitted, prepared in the style of an M.S. thesis, but not submitted for Graduate College approval.

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.