Robotics Engineering, BS
Program Description
LSSU was the first university in the nation to institute an accredited B.S. degree program in Robotics Engineering Technology in 1985. Since the 1990s, robotics has been offered as a concentration or minor within LSSU’s engineering and engineering technology degree programs. With the maturing of robotics technology, the B.S. degree program in Robotics Engineering was developed at LSSU to meet the demand for engineers to design and implement robotics systems for industrial automation. Students in the program will also be introduced to mobile robotics technology and its application in warehousing, military, health care, and human assistance.
Similar to other engineering programs, this Robotics Engineering program will build upon a solid foundation of courses in mathematics, sciences, English, humanities and the social sciences. In addition to the theoretical background presented in the program’s courses by full-time faculty members in small class settings, the students will also have numerous opportunities to work hands-on in lab courses. They will have many opportunities to work with millions of dollars’ worth of industry standard equipment including various types of industrial robots, PLCs vision systems, conveying systems, simulation software, end-of-arm tools, and sensors. This facility was recognized by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET as one of the most complete and advanced facilities of its kind in the country.
For several decades LSSU has been preparing graduates for industries involved in the design and implementation of automated systems for manufacturing. The demand for LSSU graduates with specialization in robotics has been well established over multiple decades. Industrial robotics and systems integration companies specifically seek out robotics engineering talent from LSSU. Over the years, this has resulted in substantially more job offers for the graduates (with nationally competitive salaries) than the number of graduates. Robotics Engineering graduates are employed in several types of industries involving manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, prosthetics design and build, or service robotics (hospitals, military, healthcare, rehabilitation, etc.).
There is an explosive growth in the application of robotics in the manufacturing industries and in the human service areas. LSSU will continue to successfully prepare graduates to meet the growing demand for technical talent in robotics.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics Engineering Core | ||
| EGEE 125 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| EGEE 210 | Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| EGEM 220 | Statics | 3 |
| EGME 141 | Solid Modeling | 3 |
| EGNR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGNR 140 | Linear Alg Num Apps Engineers | 2 |
| EGNR 265 | C Programming | 3 |
| EGNR 340 | Numerical Methods Engineers | 1 |
| EGNR 490 | Sp Topics in Engr: (Topic) | 4 |
| EGRS 215 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 |
| EGRS 365 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| EGRS 372 | Mobile Robotics | 4 |
| EGRS 385 | Robotics Engineering | 4 |
| EGRS 430 | Sys Integration/Machine Vision | 4 |
| EGRS 435 | Automated Manufacturing System | 3 |
| EGRS 460 | Control Systems | 4 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 308 | Probability and Math Stats | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | App Phy Engineer Scientist II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 81 | |
Senior Year Experience
Complete one of the following sequences:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Project | 6 | |
| Engineering Design Project I | ||
| Engineering Design Project II | ||
| Cooperative Project | 12 | |
| Cooperative Education | ||
| Cooperative Educ Project I | ||
| Cooperative Educ Project II | ||
| Engineering Design Project I | ||
| Research Project | 8 | |
| Engineering Research Methods | ||
| Engineering Res Project I | ||
| Engr Research Project II | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to UNIX and Networking (or higher level CSCI) | ||
| Microcontroller Fundamentals (or higher level EGEE) | ||
| Dynamics | ||
EGET 310 | Electronic Manufacturing Processes | |
| Mechanics of Materials (or higher level EGME) | ||
| CAM with CNC Applications | ||
| Energy Systems/Sustainability (or higher level EGNR) | ||
| Design of Control Systems | ||
| Support Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communications (or higher level BUSN) | ||
| Data Structures and Algorithms (or higher level CSCI) | ||
| Managerial Economics (or higher level ECON) | ||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Fund Concepts of Mathematics (or higher level MATH) | ||
| Intro Management Info Systems (or higher level MGMT) | ||
or coursework from the Technical Electives | ||
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.