Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of mechatronics and robotics engineering are expected to achieve the following goals within a few years of graduation:
- Establish themselves as professionals, with a diverse set of skills in mechatronics systems, who are sought by leaders in a wide range of industries
- Work effectively in collaborative mechatronics design teams with diverse team members by making informed judgments and tradeoffs among the various aspects of multidisciplinary problems
- Continue their intellectual and professional development by engaging in various forms of lifelong learning, such as pursuing advanced degrees or specialized training in mechanical, electrical or computer science disciplines
- Develop themselves as ethical members of their profession and community and contribute to society by advancing, disseminating and applying engineering knowledge to serve humanity
Student Outcomes
The graduates will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Program (Fall Enrollment)
Year | Declared* | Undeclared** | Total+ |
2016 | 3 | 17 | 20 |
2017 | 7 | 31 | 38 |
2018 | 25 | 39 | 64 |
2019 | 32 | 33 | 65 |
2020 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
*Declared Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering students
**Declared pre-engineering students pursing Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering degree
+Total number of students in the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program
Number of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Baccalaureate Degrees Granted
Academic Year | Number of degrees awarded |
2019 | 3 |
2020 | 13 |