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Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering ("mecha" for
mechanisms), electronic engineering ("tronics" for electronics), and software
engineering. This interdisciplinary engineering field is the study of
intelligent programmable systems from an engineering perspective and looks into
the design, development and controlling of advanced hybrid-systems.
These
systems include:
- production systems
- synergy-drives
- planetary-rovers
- automotive subsystems,
such as: anti-lock braking systems, spin-assist
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- autofocus cameras
- video cameras
- hard disks
- cd-players
- washing machines
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Mechatronics is centered on mechanics, electronics and computing which,
combined, make possible the design and development of integrated systems, rather
than having to develop individual modules and then be concerned about putting
them together.
The word "mechatronics" was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a senior
engineer of a Japanese company, Yaskawa, in 1969.
The purpose of the mechatronics minor is to provide interested undergraduate
students an opportunity to prepare for this exciting field by taking relevant
courses, along with design electives which will expose them to the systems
aspects of mechatronics devices. Please contact your academic advisor if you
wish to pursue this minor.
Mechatronics Minor Courses:
Required ME Courses:
ME 2100 - Statics
ME 3150 - Introduction to Dynamics
ME 4102 - System Dynamics
Required ECE Courses: (Fulfills ECE 6020 requirement for ME students.)
ECE 2052 - Fund Electrical Engineering I
ECE 2053 - Fund Elect Engineering I Lab
ECE 2054 - Fund of Elect Engineering II
ECE 2042 - Fund Computer Engineering I
ECE 2043 - Fund of Comp Engineering I Lab
One course must be chosen from each group below:
GROUP A
ME 5411 - Mechatronics
ME 5421 - Introduction to Robotics
ME 5203 - Intro to Automatic Control
ME or EGR graduate course from the list below
GROUP B
ECE 3550 - Analog Electronics
ECE 4290 - Engr System Models & Control
ECE 5450 - Microcontrollers & Applic
ECE 5800 - Electric Machines
ECE or EGR graduate course from the list below
Graduate courses accepted for Mechatronics Minor:
(particularly for those planning to pursue the combined Bachelor/Master program)
ME 7204 - Comp-Aided Anal Multibody Sys
ME 7205 - Advanced Dynamics
ME 8204 - Robotics: Analysis & Control
ME 8402 - Control Systems Engineering
EGR 8302 - Digital Control
EGR 8303 - Optimal & Model Pred Control
ECE 7500 - Fund Solid State Electronics
ECE 8320 - Control Systems Engineering
ECE 8340 - Real-time Control & Robotics
ECE 8342 - Digital Control Systems
ECE 8425 - Microproc & Microcomp
ECE 7550 - Linear Integrated Electronics
ECE 8800 - Electric Machinery
ECE 8810 - Power System Modeling
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