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Mechatronics Engineering, B.S.


Department of Engineering Technology  
615-898-2776
Ahad Nasab, program coordinator
Ahad.Nasab@mtsu.edu

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)


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 General Education courses are required for this major:

  • MATH 1910 (Math) recommended
  • CHEM 1110/1111 (Nat Sci) recommended
  • PHYS 2110/2111 (Nat Sci) recommended

Supporting Courses (23 hours)


Total hours in program: 128


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


Senior


Subtotal: 28 Hours