Spring 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (128 hrs.)

The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering degree is built on mechanical and electrical engineering principles, with an additional mechatronics and robotics core that prepares graduates for the practice of robotics engineering at the professional level. You will graduate the program with a breadth and depth of knowledge to address technical issues.

Mission

The mission of the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program at Trine University is to enable students to gain employment in the multidisciplinary field of mechatronics and develop automated systems and smart solutions to solve tomorrow’s industry challenges.

Program Objectives

The mechatronics and robotics engineering program meets the needs of students, alumni, employers, and the faculty by assuring that a few years after graduation:

  1. Our graduates are prepared to apply principles of mechanical and electrical engineering to the practice of engineering at the professional level of robotics, mechatronics and related industries; and
  2. Our graduates engage in lifelong learning and serve their professions and community.

Outcomes

The mechatronics and robotics engineering program assures that graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. 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 economics factors.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental and societal contexts.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 41 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Humanities or Social Science Elective

3

Mathematics and Science – 23 hrs.

MA 134Calculus I

4

MA 164Calculus II

4

MA 213Calculus III

3

 

CH 104General Chemistry I

4

PH 224University Physics I

4

PH 234University Physics II

4

Additional Requirements - 12 hours

Required

MA 233Differential Equations

3

MA 313Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MA 393Probability & Statistics

3

EGR 143Engineering Graphics

3

Core Requirements - 75 hours

General Engineering – 2 hrs.

GE 101Introduction To Engineering

1

GE 401Professional Practice

1

Electives – 3 hrs.

Electives (3)

3

Engineering Science – 17 hrs.

ES 213Statics

3

ES 223Dynamics

3

ES 233Engineering Materials

3

ES 243Solid Mechanics

3

ES 253Electrical Science

3

ES 382Engineering Economics

2

Electrical/Computer Engineering Concentration Requirements – 18 hrs.

ECE 243Analog Signals

3

ECE 261Digital Systems Laboratory

1

ECE 263Digital Systems

3

ECE 271Microcontrollers Laboratory

1

ECE 273Microcontrollers

3

ECE 301Electrical Machines Laboratory

1

ECE 303Electrical Machines

3

ECE 313Electrical Power

3

Mechanical Engineering – 12hrs.

MAE 201Introduction to Programming in MATLAB

1

MAE 202Mechanical Engineering Analysis

2

MAE 241Manufacturing Processes & Equipment Laboratory

1

MAE 242Manufacturing Processes & Equipment

2

MAE 303Mechanics of Machinery

3

MAE 353Machine Component Design

3

Mechatronics/Robotics Core – 23 hrs.

MRE 262Robotics Lab & Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

2

MRE 313Fluid Power Systems & Design

3

MRE 323Robotic Kinematics & Kinetics

3

MRE 403Machine Communications

3

MRE 463Advanced Mechatronics

3

MRE 4023System Dynamics & Controls

3

MRE 4053Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Design I

3

MRE 4063Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Design II

3

Total Credit Hours: 128