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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.
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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
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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
This course covers the fundamentals 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 elements.
Thevenin and maximum power transfer theorems are proved and applied. The complex plane and
complex algebra are introduced along with the concepts of complex exponential functions, phasors,
complex impedances and admittances. Semiconductor diodes and diode circuits, including rectifying
and clamping circuits as well as Zener diode-based voltage regulation, are introduced. Ideal operational
amplifier circuits in non-inverting and inverting configurations and the design of analog integrated
circuits using op amps are covered. Other topics include: transfer functions and frequency responses of
RLC circuits, analog filter design, basic MOSFET current-voltage characteristics, DC and AC analysis
of transistor circuits, and the 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 introduction to external interfaces. Simulink topics
include: creating a model file, basic block manipulation, interfacing with Matlab, modeling and
solutions of systems, creating subsystems, S-functions, and custom blocks. This course introduces
embedded systems 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. (Prerequisites: 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