The Minor in Robotics
Robotic systems have a wide range of applications in modern technology and manufacturing. Robots can vary in complexity and use, from the microrobots used for surgical procedures to the moderate-sized robots common in manufacturing and undersea exploration to the macrorobots used for the disposal of nuclear waste and as arms on space-station modules. The program designed for a minor in robotics provides a fundamental understanding of robotic operation and preliminary training in the design and use of robots.
Units required: 18
Prerequisites:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 131 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Math 217 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Physics 191 & 191L | Physics I and Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| Physics 192 & 192L | Physics II and Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
Required courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ESE 351 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| or MEMS 4310 | Vibrations | |
| ESE 446 | Robotics: Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| ESE 4480 | Control Systems Design Laboratory | 3 |
| MEMS 255 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Two additional courses must be chosen with the approval of the director of the program for a minor in robotics. Suggested courses include the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 417T | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSE 546T | Computational Geometry | 3 |
| ESE 441 | Control Systems | 3 |
| or MEMS 4301 | Modeling, Simulation and Control | |
| MEMS 3110 | Machine Elements | 3 |
For more information about the minor, contact Dennis Mell (ESE) or Jackson Potter (MEMS).