Advisor: Dr. Michael Abbott, Dr. Christopher Kitts, Dr. Michael Neumann
The Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) emphasis in the Department of Mechanical Engineering focuses on the methods and techniques relating to the design, control and operation of complex modern engineering systems.
Core Courses:
Students must complete 10 units of coursework as specified below in requirements A, B, and C:
A - Mechatronics: Students will need to complete the 6 unit graduate mechatronic sequence:
- MECH 207 and 208 Advanced Mechatronics I, II (3 units each)
B - Systems: In addition, students will need to complete a minimum of 2 units of coursework from the following list of “systems” courses; additional courses may apply based on approval from faculty in the emphasis area:
- MECH 292 Special Topics in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (2-4 units)
(Tentative Topics: UAV Systems; Marine Systems) - MECH 311 Design and Control of Telerobotic Systems (4 units)
- MECH 337/338 Robotics I, II (2 units each)
- MECH 371/372 Space Systems Design and Engineering I, II (4 units each)
- MECH 379 Satellite Operations (1 unit)
C - Design Process: Students must also complete a 2 unit course in systems development. Some of these options may be used to also satisfy the degree’s enrichment requirement. Courses that satisfy this requirement include:
- MECH 275 Design for Competitiveness (2 units)
- EMGT 380 Introduction to Systems Engineering Management (2 units)
Other Related Courses:
- MECH 209/210 Advanced Mechatronics III, IV (2 units each)
- MECH 217 Introduction to Control (2 units)
- MECH 218/219 Guidance and Control I, II (2 units each)
- MECH 323/324 Modern Control System Design I, II (2 units each)
- MECH 345 Instrumentation and Design of Experiment (2 units)
Culminating Experience:
Students must complete a culminating project in the form of a capstone project (4-6 units) or a research-based thesis. The experiences take a minimum of two quarters to complete and should be discussed with faculty members in the emphasis area.