Bachelor of Science
in Engineering
Mechatronics Concentration (EGM)
What is Mechatronics?
Links to Explore More About Mechatronics
Degree Information
INTRODUCTION
- Joint degree-related extension program between NC State
in Raleigh and UNC-Asheville.
- Leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechatronics
Concentration (EGM) from NC State University.
- No other such undergraduate degree now exists in the state.
- The BSE-Mechatronics Concentration is a unique,
multi-disciplinary program that will eventually meet state-wide demands
for increased access to engineering education.
- Requirement for this program was first proposed to the University by
a group of business leaders representing the
Western North Carolina Manufacturing Executives Association (MEA).
- NC State University is pursuing accreditation for the
BSE Degree - Mechatronics Concentration in 2005.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The educational objectives of the Mechatronics Program are:
1.       To produce graduates who are able to apply the principles of mathematics, science,
and engineering fundamentals, especially multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills in mechanical,
electrical and computer engineering, and are able to design mechatronic components and systems
to meet desired needs so they are prepared for successful careers in engineering or graduate school.
2.       To produce graduates who are skilled at integrating and applying systems or devices
incorporating modern microelectronics, information technologies and modern engineering tools
for product design, development and manufacturing.
3.       To produce graduates who possess professional interaction and program management skills, communicate
effectively with team members and demonstrate the ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams
to achieve design and project objectives.
4.       To produce graduates who are able to define, analyze and solve problems, especially those involving
integrated mechatronic devices and systems, and are capable of developing, implementing and evaluating
solutions via integration of their basic scientific skills, knowledge and creative thinking strategies
in a quality committed environment.
5.       To produce graduates who are able to understand and demonstrate their responsibility to their profession
and society in a global, ethical and contemporary context and who are prepared for and realize the importance
of life long learning.
NOTICE:       This non-joint version of the degree is being phased out.
All new students should go to the
Link to JOINT BSE - Mechatronics
Questions? Call 828/251-6640.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The Mechatronics Program is intended to allow students to complete an engineering
degree while living and working in the Asheville
area. No transfer or relocation to Raleigh is required.
The Mechatronics degree is an off-campus degree of NCSU.
It is designed to be accessible to students employed in local
industries. Access is achieved
through the use of distance
education technology. The program is administered so that working students can
progress at a reasonable rate and graduate in a timely fashion.
NCSU EGM Curriculum (051)
Plan of Study at UNCA for EGM Curriculum
Note for current NC State Engineering students: The number in parentheses after each curriculum identifies the version of that degree,
e.g., curriculum code 051 signifies year (05) and month (1), or January 2005. NCSU Registration and Records provides Automated
Degree Audit (ADA) course requirements for undergraduate curricula. In some cases, a matriculated student may choose to
follow the older Mechatronics curriculum (998).
Original NCSU EGM Curriculum (998)
Plan of Study at UNCA for Original EGM Curriculum
Approved HumSS Courses at UNCA
Approved HumSS Courses at NC Community Colleges
Approved General Education Courses at NC Community Colleges
Link to NCSU Transferable Course database
Prerequisite and Corequisite List for Engineering Courses
Note: All EGM students are encouraged to follow the (051) curriculum. Students pursuing the (051)
EGM curriculum must follow the REVISED Humanities and Social Science Requirements (HumSS) with one
exception. The exception pertains to continuing EGM students who have completed most or all
of the OLD HumSS such that switching to the REVISED requirements would require them to take an
extra HumSS course. Such students will be allowed to follow the (051) EGM curriculum while
satisfying the OLD HumSS requirements.
NCSU Math Minor with EGM
    Annotated NCSU Math Minor Application
COURSE DELIVERY
Approximately one-half of the courses originate at UNCA and the other half in Raleigh,
imported by distance-deucation technology. This technology allows for some flexibility in
class participation modes. Lectures are typically live and interactive from Raleigh.
Lectures are computer archived which allows for viewing at alternate times. Labs and
problem sessions are conducted live at UNCA. Consequently, students must be within
commutable distance to Asheville.
ANOTHER SOURCE OF NCSU COURSES:
Additional distance education courses are available from
NCSU DELTA
(Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications)
COURSES AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Many courses at other institutions are equivalent to those in the engineering curricula
of NC State, but students are advised to contact the engineering advisor BEFORE enrolling
at another institution to determine transferability of specific courses.
In addition, once a student has degree seeking status at UNCA, the student must file
the UNCA form PERMISSION TO TAKE A COURSE AS A VISITOR AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION with the UNCA
Registrar.
Once a student is accepted into the Mechatronics program, the student must file
the NCSU form to determine transferability of a course to NCSU.
BSE HISTORY, ACCOMPLISHMENTS and ALUMNI
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