Spring 2027

Mechatronics in Control & Product Realization

Fundamentals of electromechanical control systems with a focus on subsystem design and their impacts at the system level. Integration of microcontrollers into products for control and/or instrumentation. Creation of intelligent interfaces between motors and sensors. C programming. Control computer system architecture Software and hardware principles for computer control.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.64 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.19 GPA, 31.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of electromechanical control systems including motor and sensor interfaces and computer system architecture

  • Apply knowledge of microcontrollers embedded in products in order to create intelligent interfaces

  • Apply knowledge of software and hardware principles for computer control in order to develop and demonstrate control systems in lab

  • Practice good coding techniques in C and develop skills with troubleshooting both hardware and software

  • Demonstrate understanding of more advanced issues related to system level design issues

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M E 376,E C E 376, 230, or (B M E 201 and B M E 310), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.64 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.19 GPA, 31.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

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