Mechatronics Engineering - B.S.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and controls engineering to understand automated machinery, specifically, how to design it and how to make it work. Mechatronics engineering revolves around the design, construction and operation of automated systems, robots and intelligent products, which result from the integration of software and hardware.

Using automated systems is becoming more popular for operating equipment or machinery on manufacturing lines, boilers and aircraft to reduce labor costs, increase precision and accuracy and provide quality and safety for workers. Mechatronic devices can be found in agriculture, hospitals, buildings, homes, automobiles, manufacturing plants, the toy and entertainment industry and in aids for the elderly and disabled.

Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.

Information on the program’s education objectives and student enrollment and graduation data can be found on the college website.

Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to the Mechatronics Engineering major is selective.

New Students: Admission into this major requires:

• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• Minimum 24 ACT composite score (minimum 24 ACT sub-scores in both English and mathematics) or a minimum 1160 SAT composite score (mathematics, critical reasoning and writing) effective for fall 2024 admission, scores are no longer required
• Clear demonstration of an ability to be placed directly into MATH 12002 (or its equivalent); this will occur if the student is currently taking or has taken a calculus, pre-calculus or trigonometry course with a minimum C grade

Note: Admission to this program is contingent on students successfully placing into MATH 12002. Those who do not will have their major changed to Mechatronics Engineering Technology prior to their freshman year.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be admitted to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major, provided that they meet those major requirements.

Current Students: Students accepted into the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major may request a change in major to Mechatronics Engineering as soon as placement into MATH 12002 has been demonstrated (prior to the beginning of freshman year). Otherwise, students may request to change their major to Mechatronics Engineering after their freshman year if they meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 3.200 overall Kent State GPA (effective for fall 2024 admission, minimum 3.000 GPA will be required)
• Minimum B grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101 (effective for fall 2024 admission, minimum C grade will be required)

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Admission into this major requires:

• Minimum 12 credit hours in college-level coursework
• Minimum 3.200 overall GPA (effective for fall 2024 admission, minimum 3.000 GPA will be required)
• Minimum B grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101 (or their equivalents) effective for fall 2024 admission, minimum C grade will be required

Transfer students who have completed less than 12 credit hours of college-level coursework will be evaluated on both collegiate and high school records and must submit a final high school transcript.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program. Students admitted to the program must demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who do not to obtain the minimum score required to place into MATH 12002 prior to the start of their first semester will be moved into the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program.

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Calculus-based physics is a requirement for this program. No credit will be given to students who take other physics courses. Students who change their major to Mechatronics Engineering should understand that choosing to take a different physics sequence may result in up to 10 additional credit hours of required work.

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus