Program Description

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics was the first refereed journal published in the United States focused on Mechatronics. In the first issue (March 1996), mechatronics was defined as: “The synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial products and processes.” Ten specific topics were identified under the general category of mechatronics:

•  Modeling and Design
•  Motion Control
•  System Integration
•  Vibration and Noise Control
•  Actuators and Sensors
•  Micro Devices & Optoelectronic Systems
•  Intelligent Control
•  Automotive Systems
•  Robotics
•  Manufacturing

Mechatronic systems can be a complete product or a sub-component of a product. Examples of mechatronic systems include aircraft flight control and navigation systems; automotive electronic fuel injection and anti-lock brake systems; automated manufacturing systems including robots, numerical control machining centers, packaging systems and plastic injection-molding systems; artificial organs; health monitoring and surgical systems; copy machines; and many more. Some common element of all these systems is the integration of analog and digital circuits, microprocessors and computers, mechanical devices, sensors, actuators, and controls.

Mechatronics Engineering graduates can select from a wide spectrum of industries for career choices and can also contribute in a variety of roles including design engineer, software engineer, project planner, product designer, and project manager. Mechatronics Engineering program graduates are able to select from jobs as Mechatronics specialists in a variety of industries. Opportunities are also available to graduates in smaller companies that need generalists who can perform both mechanical and electrical engineering functions.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 
6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility. 
7. Communicate effectively in written, oral, graphical, and mathematical formats appropriate to mechatronics engineering.
8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. 
9. Demonstrate recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning. 
10. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues. 
11. Demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

This program is a part of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology .

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Mechatronics Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

In addition to meeting the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT , students are expected to meet the following enrollment criteria: 

• This program requires students to meet the Engineering Standing Requirements . 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements