Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics

The Mechatronics Certificate Program is designed for mechanical engineers already in the workforce to introduce mechatronics and the relevant sub-topics including programming, electrical hardware, dynamics and controls. The certificate requires completion of five mechatronics-related courses (15 credit hours), taken one course per semester, starting in the fall.

Overview

The program is led by Dr. George Choueiri, program director. The certificate will build the requisite skills that engineers need to conceptualize, design, build and test mechatronic devices, which have largely replaced traditional mechanical-only devices.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the program are evaluated based on the admission requirements of the M.S. of mechanical engineering program. The application requirements include:

• Degree: A four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• GPA: At least a 3.0/4.0 grade point average from previous undergraduate coursework or a 3.3/4.0 for previous graduate coursework
• Application: UToledo application required
• GRE: Not required
• Transcripts: Required
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2 minimum; 3 preferred
• Proof of English language proficiency: Required for students from non-English speaking countries

Program Requirements

The Mechatronics certificate (15 credit hours) consists of courses taken in the following categories:

1. Control Area (3 hours)

• MIME 5420: Modeling and Control of Engineering Systems
• MIME 5430: Advanced Automotive Control Systems

2. Programming Area (3 hours)

• MIME 5460: Advanced MATLAB for Engineers

3. Hardware Area (3 hours)

• EECS 5480: Power Electronics 1
• Other graduate level courses as approved by the program director

4. Project (3 hours)

• MIME 5440: Advanced Mechatronics

5. Elective (3 hours)

• MIME 5450: Advanced Automation Design
• MIME 5420: Modeling and Control of Engineering Systems
• MIME 5430: Advanced Automotive Control Systems
• Other graduate level course as approved by the program director Total Hours: 15

Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes include:

• PLO 1: Demonstrate technical proficiency in mechatronics topics
• PLO 2: Solve problems using mathematics and engineering knowledge in mechatronics
• PLO 3: Explain course projects in mechatronics clearly and concisely in written and oral formats