Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (MTE) – 2017/2018 Bylaws

About

The Mechatronics Engineering program integrates mechanical, control, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering synergistically in order to build innovative components and systems to realize functional and smart products.

Vision

The vision of the Mechatronics Engineering program is to convey high quality engineering education, harmonizing rigorous academic study with extensive practical experience, to prepare our engineers for leadership in industry, academia and government. It is committed to establish an internationally recognized program in Mechatronics Engineering.

Mission

The mission is to nurture the next generation of leaders with sound knowledge in theory and practice; outstanding communication and teamwork skills; and invaluable innovation and business experience. The program key values are creativity, integrity and excellence in teaching, research and practice.

Objectives

The educational objectives of the program are as follows:

• Provide a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering and basic sciences as required by the engineering discipline.
• Provide a selection of interdisciplinary and general education courses that will enhance students’ understanding of the economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, and cultural impact of their engineering solutions and/or decisions.
• Provide the essential tools and fundamental background of the disciplines of Mechatronics Engineering. Encourage self-learning, life-long learning, and help develop a strong sense of responsibility.
• Provide students with a satisfactory level of competence in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
• Provide students with the opportunities to work in a team, either as a member or as a team leader.
• Prepare the graduates for the industry or postgraduate studies.

PROGRM OUTCOMES

General

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering concepts to the solution of engineering problems.
• Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.
• Design a system; component and process to meet the required needs within realistic constraints.
• Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Identify, formulate and solve fundamental engineering problems.
• Display professional and ethical responsibilities; and contextual Understanding 
• Communicate effectively.
• Consider the impacts of engineering solutions on society & environment.
• Engage in self- and life- long learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary engineering issues.
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, necessary for engineering practice.

Specialization outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic science and engineering fundamentals in mechanics, electronics and software and their interfacing;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of problem identification, formulation and solution in the inter-disciplinary fields of

• Mechatronics;

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;
• Ability to identify at an appropriate level the design, production, interfacing and software needs of different parts of Mechatronics systems.
• Ability to create solutions to mechatronics systems especially to manufacturing, maintenance and interfacing problems in a creative way, taking account of industrial and commercial constraints
• Ability to compete, in-depth, in at least one engineering discipline, namely mechanics, electronics or interfacing and software;
• Ability to manage field problem, identification, formulation and solution;
• Ability to utilize practical systems approach to design and performance evaluation;
• Ability to apply the principles of sustainable design and development;

PROGRAM COURSES

Compulsory Courses: (Each course weights 3 credit hours)

MTE 211	Theory of Machines
MTE 311	Seminar on MTE
ECE 221	Digital Logic Design
ECE 222	Digital Logic Design Lab
MTE 312	Applied Numerical Analysis
MTE 313	Strength of Materials
MTE 314	Mechanical Vibrations
MTE 315	Mechanical Vibrations Lab
ECE 322	Electronic Circuits
ECE 323	Electronic Circuits Lab
MTE 321	Project Based Learning on MTE
MTE 322	Mechanical Design (1)
MTE 323	Embedded Systems

1. Basic Engineering:
2. Applied Engineering & Design:

MTE 313	Automatic Control (1)
MTE 314	Introduction to Mechatronics
MTE 321	Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
MTE 323	Mechatronics systems design
MTE 324	Mechanical Design (2)
MTE 325	Robotics

Elective Courses: (Each course weights 3 credit hours)

MTE 423	Automatic Control (2)
MTE 424	Digital Control
MTE 425	Industrial Process Control
MTE 426	Programmable Logic Controllers
MTE 427	Electro hydraulic and electro pneumatic servo systems
MTE 428	Distributed Control Systems
MTE 429	Intelligent Control
MTE 430	Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
MTE 431	Mobile Robots
MTE 432	Selected Topics in Robotics
MTE 433	Machine Vision
MTE 434	Sensors & Actuators
MTE 435	Electric Drives
MTE 436	Product Design of Mechatronic Systems
MTE 437	Introduction to Bio-Mechatronics
MTE 438	Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics and Robotics
MTE 439	Frontiers of Space Engineering

Graduation Project:

MTE 420 graduation project 

MTE 500 graduation project