Mechatronics Engineering Certificate Program Interdisciplinary Online Program for Practicing Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
RIT, 77 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623; (585) 475-7971;
[email protected] www.rit.edu/kgcoe/mechatronics-engineering-certificate
Mechatronics Engineering Certificate RIT’s Mechatronics Engineering Certificate program is designed for practicing mechanical and electrical engineers who aspire to become strong contributors to multidisciplinary design and product development teams working in the area of mechatronics. The program provides engineers with a solid foundation in the core principles of their complementary discipline and augments this foundation with focused study in mechatronics at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering. A significant laboratory experience completes the program and facilitates the transfer of new cross-disciplinary knowledge to professional practice. Participants are positioned to drive innovation in technology and product development. The curriculum The 9-credit Mechatronics Engineering Certificate program consists of two online courses in electrical and mechanical engineering, plus an on-campus integrated laboratory applications course in Mechatronics.
Foundations of Thermal and Mechanical Systems (MECE 255) for Electrical Engineers or Foundations of Circuits and Electronics (EEEE 255) for Mechanical Engineers - 3 credits Embedded Systems for Mechatronics (EEEE/MECE 515/615)* - 3credits Lab Applications in Mechatronics (MECE/EEEE 625)* - 3 credits
*May also be applied to a graduate program. Courses may be used to meet professional development and continuing education requirements for registered professional engineers: 1 credit = 1.5 CEU’s or 15 PDH’s. Admission requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. No transfer credit is permitted To apply, go to http://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/parttime_admission.php
RIT, 77 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623; (585) 475-7971;
[email protected] www.rit.edu/kgcoe/mechatronics-engineering-certificate
Mechatronics Engineering Certificate Course descriptions MECE 255 Foundations of Thermal and Mechanical Systems – 3 credits This course introduces the principles of modeling and simulation of thermo-mechanical dynamic systems through the use of first principles and empirical correlations. Topics include modeling of mechanical, fluid and thermal components and systems; frequency and time domain analysis; and rudimentary systems-level examples.
EEEE 255 Foundations of Circuits and Electronics – 3 credits The course covers the basics of DC and AC circuit analysis starting with the definition of voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. Linearity and superposition, together with Kirchhoff's laws, are applied to the analysis of circuits having series, parallel and other combinations of circuit elements. Thevenin and maximum power transfer theorems are proven and applied. Complex plane and complex algebra are introduced along with the concepts of complex exponential functions, phasors, complex impedances and admittances. Transfer function and frequency response of RLC circuits are discussed. Semiconductor diodes and diode circuits, including rectifying and clamping circuits, as well as Zener diode-based voltage regulation are introduced. Ideal operational amplifier (op amp) circuits in noninverting and inverting configurations and design of analog integrated circuits using op amp are also covered. The design of analog filters is presented as well as MOSFET current-voltage characteristics, DC and AC analysis of transistor circuits, and design of single stage amplifiers.
EEEE/MECE 515/615 Embedded Systems for Mechatronics – 3 credits This course introduces the principles of Matlab, Simulink, and Embedded Systems through the use of examples, problems, and a hands-on learning approach. Matlab topics include: basic function usage, matrix manipulation, polynomials, programming loops, operators, logical operations, conditional flow control, m-files, data import/export, plotting, data analysis, custom functions, differential equation solvers, Fourier transforms, systems modeling, and an introduction to external interfaces. Simulink topics include: creating a model file, basic block manipulation, interface with Matlab, modeling and solutions of systems, creating subsystems, S-functions, custom blocks. Also included is an introduction to embedded system programming with microprocessors focusing on measuring input, manipulating data, and controlling output. Several systems-level examples are presented.
MECE/EEEE 625 Lab Applications in Mechatronics – 3 credits This course provides an integrative experience for the mechatronics engineering certificate, relying upon the completed course work and culminating in the development of laboratory experiences related to mechatronics. Students will design and prepare a novel lab experiment and complete experiments designed by peers. (Pre-requisites: MECE/EEEE 515 or 615)
RIT, 77 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623; (585) 475-7971;
[email protected] www.rit.edu/kgcoe/mechatronics-engineering-certificate