Robotics Graduate Major (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Assistive robots, autonomous robots, human-robot interaction, legged locomotion, manipulation, mobile robots, multi-robot coordination
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
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 |
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Core Curriculum | ||
Coursework for all degrees in Robotics (including minors) must comprise the following 16 credits: | ||
ROB 514 | INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS | 4 |
ROB 521 | RESEARCH ROBOTICS | 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 | |
Total Hours for MEng/MS 1 | 45 | |
Total Hours for PhD 1 | 108 |
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Courses to reach 45 total Masters credits and 108 total PhD credits should be selected in consultation with a student's major professor
Major Code: 3250