Mechatronics Minor

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Minor Director: Garrett M. Clayton, Ph.D.
Office Location: 250C Drosdick Hall
Telephone: (610) 519-4798
Email: garrett.clayton@villanova.edu

About:

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering.

This minor is open to Engineering students only. 

Requirements: 

The Mechatronics minor requires the successful completion of nine courses (22 credits). Six required courses and one associated laboratory, one Mechanical Engineering elective, and one Electrical and Computer Engineering elective.   

Required Courses:

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
21-22

Mechanical Engineering Elective:

Electives are subject to change. Electives may be added to this list at the discretion of the College of Engineering. 

Select ones course from the list below:

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
33

ME 5001 with approval from the Minor Director

Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective:

Electives are subject to change. Electives may be added to this list at the discretion of the College of Engineering. 

Select ones course from the list below:

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
43

ECE 5991 with approval of Minor Director

Total Credits:
97-98

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Engineering

Type

Minor

Curriculum Guide

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