Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (129 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:
- 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
- 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:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 41 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
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.
Additional Requirements - 15 hours
Required
| CS 1113 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Program | 3 |
| EGR 143 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MA 233 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MA 313 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
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| MA 393 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Or | |
| BA 6933 | Statistics & Quantitative Methods | 3 |
Core Requirements - 73 hours
General Engineering – 1 hrs.
| GE 101 | Introduction To Engineering | 1 |
Electives – 6 hrs.
Engineering Science – 14 hrs.
Electrical/Computer Engineering Concentration Requirements – 15 hrs.
Mechanical Engineering – 8hrs.
| MAE 202 | Mechanical Engineering Analysis | 2 |
| MAE 241 | Manufacturing Processes & Equipment Laboratory | 1 |
| MAE 242 | Manufacturing Processes & Equipment | 2 |
| MAE 353 | Machine Component Design | 3 |
Mechatronics/Robotics Core – 23 hrs.
| MRE 262 | Robotics Lab & Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 |
| MRE 313 | Fluid Power Systems & Design | 3 |
| MRE 323 | Robotic Kinematics & Kinetics | 3 |
| MRE 403 | Machine Communications | 3 |
| MRE 463 | Advanced Mechatronics | 3 |
| MRE 4023 | System Dynamics & Controls | 3 |
| MRE 4053 | Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Design I | 3 |
| MRE 4063 | Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Design II | 3 |
Engineering Electives – 6 hrs.
| CO 453 | Co-Op Work Experience | 3 |
| CO 452 | Co-Op Work Experience | 2 |
| CO 451 | Co-Op Work Experience | 1 |
| 300-Level or higher Allen School of Engineering & Computing | 3 |
6 credits of advisor approved Engineering Electives 300-level or higher course from an Allen School of Engineering and Computing program, which could include CO 45X.
Total Credit Hours: 129