Mar 28, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechatronics Engineering, B.S.


Engineering Technology 
Vishwas Bedekar, program coordinator
Vishwas.Bedekar@mtsu.edu
615-898-2776
 

The Mechatronics Engineering degree encompasses knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, digital controls, computer programming, and project management to enable the students to analyze and design automation and robotics systems used in today’s advanced manufacturing environment. This program offers preparation in diagnostics and design of integrated industrial automation systems as well as the various aspects of project and process management, systems engineering, and risk management. This program emphasizes the latest techniques in systems approach in design and problem solving which is highly supported by today’s industry. The Mechatronics Engineering program is designed to prepare students for engineering positions as automation system designers and project managers in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, green energy, biotechnology, healthcare, homeland security and defense, and transportation and logistics.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Mechatronics Engineering, B.S., Academic Map   

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 64 hours
Supporting Courses 34 hours*
TOTAL 128-139 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If courses for this program are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the program of study may be completed in 128 hours.

General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following courses required for the program meet General Education requirements:

Supporting Courses (34 hours)


Curriculum: Mechatronics Engineering


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Freshman


Subtotal: 34 Hours


Subtotal: 33 Hours


Subtotal: 33 hours


Subtotal: 28 Hours