Bachelor of Science
in Engineering

Mechatronics Concentration (EGM)

What is Mechatronics?

• 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.

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