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Hassan Shibly
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Manufacturing & Construction Management
Applied Innovation Hub
214-05
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Manufacturing & Construction Management
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Applied Innovation Hub
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Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology, BS

Central to Creating Effective Solutions.

Central’s BS in Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering Technology provides students with a solid foundation employing computer control systems to make devices smarter and more efficient.

Students learn how to handle vast amounts of data and create systems that make sense of data in real time so that fully automated manufacturing facilities can operate safely and efficiently, or a car can drive completely autonomously. The curriculum incorporates advance/latest technology in Automation, Robotics, Controls, Machine Vision, Instrumentation and Sensors, Computing and Processing etc.

Graduates may be involved in creating planetary exploration rovers, robots from precision manufacturing, or devices that assist the elderly.

Program Features

  • Attend full- or part-time
  • Small class sizes
  • Classes available on-campus or in hybrid format
  • Focuses on development of practical, hands-on skills through integral laboratory components and activities
  • Two hours of laboratory components and activities offered for every two hours of lectures
  • Minimum 400-hour internship in relevant industries included as a graduation requirement
  • One-semester capstone course integrates the diverse elements of the curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve real-world problems
  • Financial aid and scholarships available
  • Free on-campus child care available

 

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The Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by theEngineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

Currently, there is a strong demand for highly skilled employees of all levels in the area of high-technology manufacturing, and unfortunately a shortage of qualified candidates. The RMET Program answers this call by providing graduates with a strong background in robotics and mechatronics for all areas of manufacturing as well as other industries employing such technologies.

Ravindra Thamma
Program Coordinator

Did You Know?

Robotics & Mechatronics Engineers are in high demand in the fields of advanced manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, and data analysis.

Learning Outcomes

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.