BS in Mechanical Engineering: Robotics Emphasis

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics

Offered By: College of Engineering and Technology

Build a Foundation for Engineering Innovation

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics degree from Grand Canyon University utilizes guidance from today’s industries to offer foundational knowledge and skills in mechanic and robotic engineering-related fields. These include mechanical design engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, project engineering and engineering sales.

Robotics is a field that combines a base in mechanical engineering with automation, feedback and control systems. In this program, you will explore various aspects of robotics, from computer vision and automation to the design of complex control systems. The overall goal is to develop critical thinking skills and other industry-applicable skills, empowering you to use the newest technology in ways that are productive and helpful to society.

Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering: robotics emphasis allows you to do more than examine robots. You’ll build them, interact with them and explore robotics theory, design and function in relation to today’s rapid advancements in technology and our commitment to innovation.

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Option

In addition to the BSME: robotics emphasis, you may wish to consider an alternative mechanical engineering emphasis, such as:

Join a Community of Engineers at GCU

Project-based learning is at the heart of a GCU education. Offered by the College of Engineering and Technology, the BS in Mechanical Engineering: robotics emphasis is intended to provide an academically stimulating journey that delves deeper than classroom instruction alone can — it gives you hands-on education that allows you to apply theory and experience directly to a career in the engineering industry.

Working closely with faculty and peers, you will practice meeting the challenges of solving various problems while exploring the ethical implications of robots in human society. You’ll examine the core disciplines of computer science, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering to control robots’ behavior while being prompted to deepen your understanding of their use in the modern world.

Graduates of this STEM degree program are expected to be critical, innovative thinkers working toward advancements that can improve the world around them.

As you work through this degree program, you will take a range of courses in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering, including differential equations, chemistry and thermodynamics. 

In addition, robotics emphasis courses will teach you theoretical knowledge in the following areas:

  • Concepts from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering related to robotic design
  • Robotic design fundamentals, including modeling, sensors, actuators and control algorithms
  • Perception, manipulation and cognition theories in robotics
  • Program and control robotic systems using modeling and simulation tools 

This program includes two capstone projects, for which you will develop a project proposal, conduct research, collaborate with team members, conduct a feasibility study and work with a mentor to refine your project.

You will be expected to establish an experimental basis for your theoretical reasoning. You’ll be guided to solve problems using scientific computing tools, theory, simulations and various programming languages.

Throughout your academic journey at GCU, you will have access to our wide range of STEM resources, including the fully equipped Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Robotics Lab, as well as the Research and Design Program (RDP), which offers opportunities to engage in faculty research, design and development projects.

You will navigate a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you prepare for the innovative mechanical engineering industry. On campus, you will be surrounded by a supportive group of like-minded learners and qualified educators. This program teaches and assesses competency in the application of engineering principles, including the following areas:

  • Implement and test mechanical design principles (e.g., statics, dynamics, material science, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, dynamic systems, feedback and controls)
  • Analyze concepts and theories of structural elements
  • Conduct lab experiments to understand how materials manifest themselves
  • Utilize sensors and actuators
  • Develop simple control algorithms
  • Utilize computer simulation to explore physics-based concepts and principles
  • Simulate actual engineering problems
TOTAL CREDITS & COURSE LENGTH:
Total Credits: 128
Campus: 15 weeks
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TRANSFER CREDITS:
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
TUITION RATE:
Campus: $8,250 per semester
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Study Math, Science and Computer Programming Topics

Mechanical engineers develop complex systems by visualizing a model and designing, testing, manufacturing, distributing and operating it. You will be expected to graduate with a strong foundation in robotic mechanism design, analysis and integration.

Integrating science with programming can prepare you to pursue robotics in many areas, including manufacturing, biomedicine and design. In earning this degree, you will examine, evaluate and challenge ideas across a wide range of cross-disciplinary fields. The relationship between math, science and computer programming in this degree is demonstrated in the following ways:

  • The relationship between energy and motion
  • Insulators vs. conductors
  • Magnetism in physics
  • Energy transformation in electric circuits
  • Magnetism and electricity
  • The economic impact of engineering solutions

Career Paths for Robotics Engineering

BSME: robotics emphasis graduates may go on to become innovative individuals who seek to use their skills ethically in a servant leadership role. Mechanical engineers with a strong foundation in robotics may work in a wide range of industries and potentially pursue the following careers:

  • Systems architectural manager
  • Engineering manager
  • Engineer 

If you enjoy figuring out solutions to problems, a mechanical engineering degree with an emphasis in robotics may allow you to construct logical, cohesive and persuasive arguments related to various engineering problems within engineering and related fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), mechanical engineers have a median annual wage of $99,510 as of May 2023.1 

Graduates who can collaborate effectively with others, adapt to various leadership styles and consider the consequences of their decisions while supporting others may be well-prepared for the mechanical and robotics engineering field.2

Earn Your BSME From an Accredited University

GCU has held continuous institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. The College of Engineering and Technology shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding the mechanical engineering degree with a robotics emphasis, including specific skills necessary to become an engineer with experience in robotics.

With the rapid progression of artificial intelligence, data science and software technology, pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering: robotics degree could be an ideal choice for anyone who is interested in working at the forefront of technological innovation. As manufacturing processes incorporate increasingly complex automation machinery, robotic engineering may be a great option for those who enjoy math, science, planning, programming and maintenance.

Mechanical engineering robotic systems are often used within the manufacturing industry in areas such as assembly, packaging, logistics, machining, quality control and mass production.3 Robots are also now being used to perform surgery in certain medical scenarios.4 Mechanical engineers may enjoy using their skills to improve the world around them by designing and building robots that help people do their jobs more effectively.

Other than pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer science, an aspiring robotics engineer may enhance their knowledge by building skills in areas such as computer programming, mathematics (including statistics), material science and automation principles.5 Gaining knowledge in these areas can help establish a foundation for pursuing your fascination of all things robotic.

Most firms require completion of a bachelor's degree in robotics-related disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.2 In addition, internships and other hands-on experiences are beneficial when searching for a career in mechanical engineering robotics. You may also wish to join related professional associations, which may provide opportunities for continuing professional development and networking.5

Innovate in Robotics Systems

Prepare for a forward-looking career in mechanical engineering and robotics.

1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Mechanical Engineers as of May 2023, retrieved Nov. 21, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as mechanical engineers nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates.

2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, Aug. 29). How to Become a Mechanical Engineer. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Nov. 21, 2024.

3 HowToRobot. (2024, Aug. 22). Top 12 Industrial Robot Applications and Uses. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2024.

4 Mayo Clinic. (2024, April 13). Robotic Surgery. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2024.

5 Lombardi, P. (2024, April 18). How to Become a Robotics Engineer (With Skills and Careers). Indeed. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2024.

Course List

General Education Requirements:
34-40 credits
Major:
88 credits
Open Elective Credits:
0-6 credits
Degree Requirements:
128 credits

General Education Requirements

General Education coursework prepares Grand Canyon University graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world, and thoughtfully integrate their faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. These competencies, essential to an effective and satisfying life, are outlined in the General Education Learner Outcomes. General Education courses embody the breadth of human understanding and creativity contained in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students take an array of foundational knowledge courses that promote expanded knowledge, insight, and the outcomes identified in the University's General Education Competencies. The knowledge and skills students acquire through these courses serve as a foundation for successful careers and lifelong journeys of growing understanding and wisdom.

Requirements

Upon completion of the Grand Canyon University's University Foundation experience, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the areas of academic skills and self-leadership. They will be able to articulate the range of resources available to assist them, explore career options related to their area of study, and have knowledge of Grand Canyon's community. Students will be able to demonstrate foundational academic success skills, explore GCU resources (CLA, Library, Career Center, ADA office, etc), articulate strategies of self-leadership and management and recognize opportunities to engage in the GCU community.

Course Options

  • UNV-103, University Success: 4
  • UNV-303, University Success: 4
  • UNV-108, University Success in the College of Education: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to construct rhetorically effective communications appropriate to diverse audiences, purposes, and occasions (English composition, communication, critical reading, foreign language, sign language, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of English grammar or composition.

Course Options

  • UNV-104, 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy: 4
  • ENG-105, English Composition I: 4
  • ENG-106, English Composition II: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to express aspects of Christian heritage and worldview. Students are required to take CWV-101/CWV-301.

Course Options

  • CWV-101, Christian Worldview: 4
  • CWV-301, Christian Worldview: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to use various analytic and problem-solving skills to examine, evaluate, and/or challenge ideas and arguments (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, physical geography, ecology, economics, theology, logic, philosophy, technology, statistics, accounting, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of intermediate algebra or higher.

Course Options

  • MAT-154, Applications of College Algebra: 4
  • MAT-144, College Mathematics: 4
  • PHI-105, 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 4
  • BIO-220, Environmental Science: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of and empathy for differences in arts and culture, values, experiences, historical perspectives, and other aspects of life (psychology, sociology, government, Christian studies, Bible, geography, anthropology, economics, political science, child and family studies, law, ethics, cross-cultural studies, history, art, music, dance, theater, applied arts, literature, health, etc.). If the predefined course is a part of the major, students need to take an additional course.

Course Options

  • HIS-144, U.S. History Themes: 4
  • PSY-102, General Psychology: 4
  • SOC-100, Everyday Sociology: 4

Required General Education Courses

Course Description

This is the first course of a two-semester introduction to chemistry intended for undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions and others desiring a firm foundation in chemistry. The course assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry and begins with basic concepts. Topics include an introduction to the scientific method, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry and chemical reactions, the gas laws, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and properties of solutions. Co-Requisite: CHM-113L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of CHM-113 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Experiments include determination of density, classification of chemical reactions, the gas laws, determination of enthalpy change using calorimetry, and determination of empirical formula. Co-Requisite: CHM-113.

Course Description

This course is founded in the application of mathematics to engineering problems and processes. The course begins with foundations in algebraic manipulation, progresses into trigonometric models, complex numbers, signal processing, introduction to matrices and system equations, differentiation and integration, and differential equations all applied to the solution to engineering problems. Course content cannot be met by a transfer course. Prerequisite: MAT-154. Co-Requisite: ESG-162L.

Course Description

The engineering math labs are the hands on applications of the foundational mathematics concepts applied to engineering problems in the engineering math course. The labs will apply algebra, trigonometry, matrices, differential and integral calculus, and differential equations to various engineering problems. Course content cannot be met by a transfer course. Prerequisite: MAT-154. Co-Requisite: ESG-162.

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of the engineering design methodology and the product development process.. Students will learn the importance of listening to the voice of the customer and how to incorporate those desires into a product using design for X principles. Students will develop verification and validation tests and learn how those become formalized qualification or acceptance processes. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L or MAT-154 or higher subsequent math course.

Course Description

This course introduces students to engineering documentation, tolerances, and standards. Typical fabrication tools common in a machine shop and the impact those tools have on design details will be covered. The students will work on several multi-disciplined projects through the semester. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L. Co-Requisites: ESG-210 and ESG-251.

Course Description

This course is a calculus-based study of basic concepts of physics, including motion; forces; energy; the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and heat and thermodynamics. The mathematics used includes algebra, trigonometry, and vector analysis. A primary course goal is to build a functional knowledge that allows students to more fully understand the physical world and to apply that understanding to other areas of the natural and mathematical sciences. Conceptual, visual, graphical, and mathematical models of physical phenomena are stressed. Students build critical thinking skills by engaging in individual and group problem-solving sessions. Prerequisite: MAT-262 or higher. Co-Requisite: PHY-121L.

Course Description

This calculus-based course utilizes lab experimentation to practice concepts of physical principles introduced in the PHY-121 lecture course. Students are able to perform the proper analysis and calculations to arrive at the correct quantifiable result when confronted with equations involving gravity, sound, energy, and motion. Prerequisite: MAT-262 or higher. Co-Requisite: PHY-121.

Course Description

This writing intensive course provides an insight into professional communications and conduct associated with careers in science, engineering and technology. Students learn about the changing modes of communication in these disciplines recognizing the advances in digital communications. They gain practical experience developing and supporting a thesis or position through written, oral, and visual presentations prepared and delivered individually and in groups. Students will explore concepts and issues in professional ethics and conduct such as privacy, discrimination, workplace etiquette, cyber-ethics, network and data security, identity theft, ownership rights and intellectual property.

Core Courses

Course Description

This is the second course in a two-semester introduction to chemistry intended for undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions and others desiring a firm foundation in chemistry. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and/or skill in solving problems involving the principles of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and thermodynamics; understanding chemical reactions using kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics; comparing and contrasting the principal theories of acids and bases; solving equilibrium involving acids, bases, and buffers; describing solubility equilibrium; describing terms associated with electrochemistry and solving problems associated with electrochemistry; and describing the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM-113 and MAT-154 or higher. Co-Requisite: CHM-115L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of CHM-115 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Experiments include determination of rate law, examples of Le Châtelier’s principle, the use of pH indicators, buffer preparation, experimental determination of thermodynamic quantities, the use of electrochemical cells, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: CHM-113L and MAT-154 or higher. Co-Requisite: CHM-115.

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous treatment of the concepts and methods of elementary calculus and its application to real-world problems. Topics include differentiation, optimization, and integration.  Software is utilized to facilitate problem analysis and graphing. Prerequisite: MAT-261 or ESG-162/162L.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basics of computer programming. Students will learn to develop algorithms to solve engineering problems, and the implementation of those algorithms in the C language. This course will include using C program for embedded devices for interacting with the world around them. Topics include assembly language, C programming language, and real time programming. MATLAB will be taught in the course to introduce students to rapid development tools and allow for flexibility in prototyping. Concepts of Object Oriented (OO) programming will be included in the MATLAB section of this course. Hands-on activities focus on writing code that implements concepts discussed in lecture and on gaining initial exposure to common microcontrollers. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L or MAT-261.

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous treatment of the concepts and methods of integral, multivariable, and vector calculus and its application to real-world problems. Prerequisite: MAT-262.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basics of computer-aided design. Students will learn to produce great designs using computer-aided design software. Topics include 2-D and 3-D design and modeling, mechanical tolerances, and electrical and mechanical design integration. Hands-on activities focus on the design and integration of different subsystems, electrical and mechanical. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L.

Course Description

This class will introduce statistical process control and teach proper engineering experimental design and analysis techniques. Concepts introduced will include process variability, statistical controls, factorial, blocking and confounding as applied to engineering problems. Prerequisite: MAT-262.

Course Description

This calculus-based course is the second in a 1-year introductory physics sequence. In this course, the basics of three areas in physics are covered, including electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The sequence of topics includes an introduction to electric and magnetic fields. This is followed by the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and topics associated with geometric optics. The final topic discussed in the course is quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122L.

Course Description

This course utilizes lab experimentation to practice concepts of physical principles introduced in the PHY-122 lecture course. Some of the topics students understand and analyze involve the relationship between electric charges and insulators/conductors, magnetism in physics, energy transformations in electric circuits, the relationship between magnetism and electricity, and how they relate to the medical industry. Prerequisites: PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122.

Course Description

This course focuses on solutions and qualitative study of linear systems of ordinary differential equations, and on the analysis of classical partial differential equations. Topics include first- and second-order equations; series solutions; Laplace transform solutions; higher order equations; Fourier series; second-order partial differential equations. Boundary value problems, electrostatics, and quantum mechanics provide the main context in this course. Prerequisite: MAT-253 or MAT-264.

Course Description

This course focus is on the analysis of two- and three-dimensional forces on a system in an equilibrium (static) state. Further, it discusses real world applications for static analyses via simple trusses, frames, machines, and beams. Additional topics covered include properties of areas, second moments, internal forces in beams, laws of friction, and static simulation in Solidworks. Prerequisite: PHY-121, PHY-121L, ESG-251.

Course Description

This course introduces the principles of kinematics and kinetics as they apply to engineering systems and analyses. This course covers Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum methods. Additional topics include vibrations and an introduction to transient responses. Simulation with Solidworks and MATLAB are also covered. Prerequisite: ESG-260. Co-Requisite: MEE-360L.

Course Description

This course utilizes lab experimentation and computer simulation to further explore the concepts and principles introduced in the MEE-360 lecture course. Students will learn how to set up and perform engineering tests and simulations in the context of complex, real-world engineering problems. Prerequisite: ESG-260. Co-Requisite: MEE-360.

Course Description

This course provides students with a strong foundation in core areas of electrical engineering. Students will learn the main ideas of circuits and their enabling role in electrical engineering components, devices, and systems. The course offers in-depth coverage of AC & DC circuits, circuit analysis, filters, impedance, power transfer, applications of Laplace transforms, and op-amps. Prerequisites: MAT-262, PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122, PHY-122L, EEE-202L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of EEE-202 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Hands-on activities focus problem solving using scientific computation tools, simulations, and various programming languages. Prerequisites: MAT-262, PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122, PHY-122L, EEE-202.

Course Description

This course covers the principles of thermodynamics, including properties of ideal gases and water vapors, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Additional topics include closed systems and control volume, basic gas and vapor cycles, basic refrigeration, entropy, and an introduction to thermodynamics of reacting mixtures. Students will analyze simple to complex thermodynamic problems. Prerequisites: MAT-264, PHY-121 and PHY-121L.

Course Description

This course covers concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain, and strength of structural elements under static loading conditions. The course also examines constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures and deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams, and shafts. Students will examine and analyze various modes of failure of solid materials. Prerequisites: ESG-250 or ESG-251, ESG-260 or ESG-360, and MAT-364.

Course Description

This course covers basic concepts in materials structure and its relation to properties. The course will provide students with a broad overview of materials science and engineering. The goal of this course is to understand the fundamental reasons that materials have the properties they do. Students examine properties of interesting materials and try to understand them in terms of their actual atomic or molecular structure. Prerequisite: CHM-115, CHM-115L, PHY-122, PHY-122L, MAT-364. Co-Requisite: MEE-340L.

Course Description

This is the lab section of MEE-340. The course reinforces theoretical concepts covered in lecture and with hands-on activities. Students conduct lab experiments to better understand how certain properties of materials manifest themselves. Prerequisite: CHM-115, CHM-115L, PHY-122, PHY-122L, MAT-364. Co-Requisite: MEE-340.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow, pipe flow, lift and drag and measurement technics. Students will learn control volume analysis. Prerequisites: ESG-251, PHY-122, PHY-122L, STG-330, and MAT-364.

Course Description

This course is intended primarily for mathematics, science, and engineering students. The goal of the course is to impart the concepts and techniques of modern linear algebra (over the real scalar field) with a significant level of rigor. Students write clearly about the concepts of linear algebra (definitions, counterexamples, simple proofs), and apply theory to examples. The course emphasizes the practical nature of solutions to linear algebra problems. Students implement some of these solutions, where appropriate, as computer programs. Prerequisite: MAT-264 or MAT-253

Course Description

This course covers the basics of managing an engineering project, including: project planning, initiating of the project, implementation of the project plan, and completion of the project. Students will learn how to pitch their idea for funding, both in written form and in oral form, as well as how to prepare a formal written funding proposal. The class will cover the basics of engineering economics and introduce how this topic is covered on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Throughout the semester, the students will use the management and economic concepts learned to develop a portfolio and proposal for a capstone project to be completed in the following year. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: ESG-210 and ESG-220.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to heat transfer. Concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation will be explored. Methods for analysis of steady and unsteady conduction, laminar and turbulent convection, and radiation will be introduced. Heat exchanger design and analysis methods will be addressed. The concept of mass transfer will also be introduced. Students will use learn simulation methods using the SolidWorks software. Prerequisite: ESG-345.

Course Description

This course covers the basics of robotic design using concepts from computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Topics covered may include modeling of dynamic systems, utilizing sensors and actuators, interfacing computer hardware, and developing simple control algorithms. This course is a team and project based course where multiple robots will be designed and tested. Prerequisite: MAT-345, MEE-360.

Course Description

This course covers the integration of machine elements into a system and the verification that the resulting system performs as intended in its operational environment. Areas of study include technical planning, requirements management, integration, verification, validation, and production. Prerequisites: (MEE-352 and MEE-360 and MEE-360L) or (ESG-360).

Course Description

The first capstone is a writing intensive course that provides students the opportunity to work in teams to tackle real world applied research and design projects in their chosen area of interest. Students develop a project proposal, conduct a feasibility study, learn to protect intellectual property, develop teamwork skills, budgets, and a schedule for completing the project. Students conduct extensive research, integrate information from multiple sources, and work with a mentor through multiple cycles of feedback and revisions. Students use this course to further develop technical writing and business presentation skills. Prerequisite: ESG-395.

Course Description

The objective of this course is to give students hands on experience in the application of robotics. Students will conduct a series of projects, some of which they will scope, that will explore various robotic test beds. Students will become well versed in the program and control of various robotic systems. Analytical tools such as MATLab/Simulink will be used to model and simulate robots. Prerequisite: ESG-330, MEE-473. Co-Requisite: MEE-457.

Course Description

The second capstone is a writing intensive course that provides students the opportunity to implement and present the applied research project designed, planned, and started in the first capstone course. The capstone project is a culmination of all the learning experiences in an engineering program. Students conduct extensive research, integrate information from multiple sources, and work with a mentor through multiple cycles of feedback and revision. Prerequisite: ESG-451.

Course Description

This course examines the development of mathematical models and the control of dynamic systems through classical methods. Students investigate the central ideas of this course through robotics applications culminating in a final project wherein a robot is built and a control system is designed for a specified task. Topics include transfer functions, time domain analysis, analysis of open- and closed-loop systems in both the time and frequency domains, feedback-control methods, analytical tools such as MATLAB/Simulink is used to simulate the modeled systems and to determine controller parameters. Prerequisite: ESG-330, MEE-473. Co-Requisite: MEE-476.

Course Description

Apply the stochastic process to the modeling and solution of the engineering problems. The course introduces the students to modeling, quantification, and analysis of uncertainty in engineering problems; all building into an introduction to Markov chains, random walks, and Galton-Watson tree and their applications in engineering. Prerequisite: MAT-364.

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