Robotics Graduate Major (MEng, MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
The interdisciplinary robotics program offers Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Robotics.
MS degree candidates may pursue thesis or nonthesis options. A coursework-only MEng degree may only be pursued with special permission from a Robotics faculty member. The PhD program prepares students for careers in industry, research laboratories or universities. Students are encouraged to develop programs of study in close cooperation with the faculty members in their areas of interest.
The program includes core areas of robotics, including actuation, locomotion, manipulation, dynamics, control, sensing, artificial intelligence, and human/robot interactions.
Additional information concerning courses, advising procedures, faculty, and many other aspects of the program may be found in the programs’ website.
Major Code: 3250
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MEng
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ROB 514 | INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS | 4 |
| ROB 515 | INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS II | 4 |
| ME 531 | LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS I | 4 |
| or ROB 545 | KINEMATICS, DYNAMICS, AND CONTROL | |
| ROB 537 | LEARNING-BASED CONTROL | 4 |
| or ROB 534 | SEQUENTIAL DECISION MAKING IN ROBOTICS | |
| Electives | ||
| Select credits in consultation with the major professor: | 29-92 | |
| Total Credits for MEng/MS 1 | 45 | |
| Total Credits for PhD 1 | 108 | |
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The PhD degree must contain a minimum of 45 didactic coursework credits. The MS degree (thesis) must contain a minimum of 30 didactic coursework credits. The MS degree (non-thesis) must contain a minimum of 36 didactic coursework credits. The MEng degree must contain a minimum of 45 didactic coursework credits. Didactic courses beyond the Core should be selected in consultation with the major professor
Major Code: 3250