Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Option

Mechanical engineering encompasses a vast range of industrial activities. Mechanical engineers conceive, plan, design, and direct the manufacture, distribution, and operation of complex systems. Applications include aerospace, energy conversion, computer-aided design and manufacturing, power and propulsion systems, robotics, and control systems. The bachelor of science with a major in mechanical engineering, robotics option degree program prepares students to work in the robotics industry or to pursue graduate study in robotics engineering. It provides a strong foundation in robotic mechanisms design, analysis, and integration; kinematics, dynamics, and control of robots; mechatronics design; sensing, actuation, and measurement; microprocessors for robotic systems; robotic haptics; and topics on artificial intelligence. The mechanical engineering (ME) program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Double major

SEAS and non-SEAS students interested in pursuing the BS in mechanical engineering as a double major should see Double Major under SEAS Regulations in this Bulletin.

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¹Course satisfies the University General Education Requirement in quantitative reasoning, scientific reasoning, and written communication.

²To satisfy the GW Engineering Non-Technical Elective Requirement, all mechanical engineering students must take one humanities course and two social sciences courses from University General Education lists; PHIL 2135, and two non-technical courses from the pre-approved list of electives. All courses selected to satisfy this requirement must be at least 3 credits. Note that students in the patent law concentration must take MAE 2170 in lieu of one of the two additional non-technical courses.

³ Robotics option students must take two technical electives. All technical electives must be approved by the undergraduate advisor. On a case-by-case basis, technical electives may be chosen from other departments if approved by both the undergraduate advisor and the department chair. Technical electives are chosen from MAE courses in the 3000, 4000, and 6000 series, excluding: MAE 3171, MAE 4172, MAE 6298, MAE 6998, and MAE 6999.

⁴ Robotics option students must take one 3-credit robotics elective, which must be selected from the following: MAE 6246, MAE 6254, BME 4835, or a technical elective course relevant to robotics with the approval of the undergraduate advisor and department chair.

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