MTRE 4800:Mechatronics System Design

2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDG 1211 and MTRE 2610 and MTRE 4001 and MTRE 4002L and MTRE 4100 and (MTRE 4010 or MTRE 4200 or MTRE 4300 or MTRE 4400 or MTRE 4490) and Engineering Standing
The design of mechanical and electrical devices and systems, and cost considerations are covered. The course focuses on reliability, safety, energy and environmental issues, ethics, patents, product liability, time value of money, return on investment, and breakeven analysis. The design project is a capstone for the Mechatronics Engineering program. Projects are assigned based on interest, equipment and software availability, and the specific background of the student. Projects require planning, proposal presentation, scheduling, engineering, implementation, and written and oral presentations of project results. Students are encouraged to “design and build” and utilize concepts learned from courses throughout the program.