Summary
There has never been a better time to enter the exciting field of robotics. With the rebirth of the automotive industry, rapid advancements in technology, and the opening of new markets around the globe, the demand for robots, co-robots, and highly skilled robotics engineers is on the rise – and expected to grow well into the 21st century.
With Lawrence Technological University’s Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering, you’ll not only be well-positioned to hit the ground running early in your career, but you’ll also gain the background and experience needed to face the challenges presented by this cutting-edge field.
An ever-evolving discipline, robotics engineering goes beyond designing and building remote controlled machines and tethered robot arms. Today, robotics plays a role in nearly every aspect of our lives. Robotics engineers find employment opportunities in a wide variety of industries, including agriculture, aeronautical and aerospace, automotive, chemical, defense, energy, food and beverage, health care, pharmaceutical, material processing and handling, manufacturing, marine, medical, mining, and nuclear.
Robotics engineers may design and maintain robots, develop new applications for robots, or conduct research to expand the application of robots. They have to be well-versed in the world of systems engineering as well as possess the versatility to design and build a “human-like” system, consisting of control algorithms that represent the brain of the product, sensing and actuating schemes that simulate the nerves and muscles, and a mechanical system that makes up the skeleton of the design.
Lawrence Tech’s faculty are dedicated to helping you build the foundation you need to either enter the field after graduation or continue your studies.
Why Robotics Engineering at Lawrence Tech?
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Lawrence Tech’s undergraduate program is the first one of its kind in the state and the second in the nation. It is a truly unique and interdisciplinary degree, offering a progressive curriculum that blends mechanical and electrical engineering, robotics, and computer science.
In keeping with Lawrence Tech’s motto of theory and practice, the program also integrates experimental components throughout your studies, providing you an avenue for hands-on implementation of the knowledge gained in the classroom. You’ll have access to a dedicated robotics lab fitted with a test area, build benches, and robotics kits. You’ll also receive a high-end laptop computer, equipped with the latest industry standard software, allowing you to work whenever – and wherever – the moment strikes.
Whether in or out of the classroom, you will be afforded a myriad of opportunities to gain practical, real-world experiences. In addition to your required projects, you will be encouraged to participate in competitions that put Lawrence Tech teams on a global stage, up against some of the best robotics developers in the world. These challenging opportunities include:
- Robofest VCC (Vision Centric Challenge): A competition presented by Lawrence Tech that promotes research on computer vision and autonomous mobile robots. (www.robofest.net)
- Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC): This hands-on design experience is at the very leading edge of engineering education. Multidisciplinary and theory-based, IGVC is an autonomous robot vehicle competition that encompasses the latest technologies impacting industrial development. (www.igvc.org)
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As a BS in Robotics Engineering student, you’ll also have the opportunity to mentor robotics teams from local middle and high schools. On-campus research and development jobs in robotics labs may also be available to highly qualified robotics engineering students, allowing you to gain even more professional experience and putting you one step closer to a rewarding career in robotics engineering.
Curriculum
Your 136-credit-hour program consists of:
Freshman Year
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| COM 1001 | University Seminar | 1 |
| COM 1103 | English Composition | 3 |
| MCS 1414 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MCS 1514 | Computer Science 1 | 4 |
| EGE 1001 | Fund. of Engr. Design Projects | 1 |
| SSC 2413 | Foundations of Amer. Exp. | 3 |
| TOTAL 16 | ||
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| LLT 1213 | World Masterpieces 1 | 3 |
| MCS 1424 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MCS 2514 | Computer Science 2 | 4 |
| MCS 2523 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| COM 2103 | Technical & Prof. Communication | 3 |
| EME 1011 | Foundations of Mechanical Engr. | 1 |
| TOTAL 18 |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| MCS 2534 | Data Structures | 4 |
| MCS 2414 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| PHY 2413 | University Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 2421 | University Physics 1 Lab | 1 |
| EME 2012 | Mechanical Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| SSC 2423 | Development of American Exp. | 3 |
| LDR 2001 | Leadership Models & Practices | 1 |
| TOTAL 18 | ||
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| MCS 2423 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 2423 | University Physics 2 | 3 |
| PHY 2431 | University Physics 2 Lab | 1 |
| EME 4603 | Intro. to Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| MCS 3863 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ERE 2024 | Unified Robotics I | 4 |
| TOTAL 17 |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| EEE 2214 | Digital Electronics and Lab | 4 |
| EEE 2123 | Circuits & Electronics | 3 |
| EME 3133 | Kinematics & Dynamics of Mach. | 3 |
| ERE 3114 | System Modeling & Control | 4 |
| ERE 3014 | Unified Robotics II | 4 |
| COM 3000 | Writing Proficiency Exam | 0 |
| TOTAL 18 | ||
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| EME 3011 | Intro. to Engineering Projects | 1 |
| EEE 3233 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| EME 4613 | Intro. to Thermal Systems | 3 |
| MCS 3403 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| ERE 3024 | Unified Robotics III | 4 |
| LDR 3000 | Leadership Seminar Series | 0 |
| LLT 1223 | World Masterpieces 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL 17 |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| EME 4252 | Senior Project Fundamentals | 2 |
| EEE 4243 | Embedded Systems | 3 |
| ERE 4113 | Discrete Control | 3 |
| EGE 3012 | Engineering Cost Analysis | 2 |
| ERE 4014 | Unified Robotics IV | 4 |
| SSC 2303 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| LDR 4000 | Leadership Capstone | 0 |
| TOTAL 17 | ||
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
| EME 4253 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| EME 4xx3/5xx3* | Technical Elective* | 3 |
| EME 4xx3/5xx3* | Technical Elective* | 3 |
| EME 4xx3/5xx3* | Technical Elective* | 3 |
| LLT/SSC/PSY 3xx3/4xx3 | Junior/Senior Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL 15 |
*All students can select 4XX3 courses from EME, EEE, MCS, or ERE for their electives. Only those students maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA may select 5XX3 courses from EME, EEE, MCS, or ERE for their electives.
Enrollment and Graduation Data for the 2015-2016 Academic Year:
Outcomes + Objectives
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Robotics Engineering program are as follows:
- Graduates will lead teams to proficiently address multidisciplinary technical problems in a global work environment.
- Graduates will use ethical judgment, critical thinking, business acumen, and effective communication skills in a team setting to create and implement innovative engineering solutions that meet customer needs.
- Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and contribute to the engineering profession in order to address contemporary engineering and societal challenges.
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes for the Robotics Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University are:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
- an ability to design a robotic system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
- an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
- an ability to communicate effectively;
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
- a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Get Started
For more information contact Lawrence Tech's Office of Admissions at 800.CALL.LTU or admissions@ltu.edu . For specific questions about
the Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering, call 248.204.2579.