B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics is a modern, multi-disciplined professional engineering major that combines several essential aspects from the fields of Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering. Today, Mechatronics Engineering has evolved to become an explicit and in-demand multi-disciplinary specialization that stands on its own due to rapid advances in modern automation and artificial intelligence in addition to the evolution of complex and intelligent machines.
Every day, Mechatronics Engineers are involved in the research and development of state-of-the-art technologies in automation, control and robotic systems that are widely adopted in the fields of medicine, security, energy, construction and economics to name a few. Some example applications include driver-less autonomous vehicles, medical robots, exoskeletons, artificial human limbs and smart building management systems.
As part of the academic program, six credits of professional experience are also included in the last summer prior to graduation to give students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical work experience. Students also have the choice to follow an Extended Experiential Learning Study Plan, which requires performing an extended professional experience for an extra semester (Fall or Spring, spanning 6 uninterrupted months) to further gain from working on real-life problems.
Graduates with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering are capable of working in several disciplines; including industrial automation and control, intelligent systems, robotics, manufacturing, product development, Oil Well drilling, home automation, smart transportation systems, Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS) devices and smart grids, among others.
Mission
The mechatronics engineering program will provide students with a comprehensive, specialized, and contemporary education that prepares them for successful careers in industry and graduate studies.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering program will:
- Establish themselves as practicing Mechatronics engineers or be engaged in advanced studies
- Conduct themselves as effective professionals
- Demonstrate leadership and collaborate effectively with diverse team members
Student outcomes
Upon completion of the B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering, students will acquire the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to 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 context.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Student Data
| Enrollment Data |
B.E. Mechatronics Engineering |
|---|---|
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Academic Year |
164 |
| Graduation Data |
B.E. Mechatronics Engineering |
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Academic Year 2020-2021 |
10 |
Curriculum
First year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MTH201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH207 | Discrete Structures I | 3 |
| PHY201 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| CIE200 | Statics | 3 |
| COE201 | Computer Proficiency | 1 |
| ENG202 | Advanced Academic English | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MTH206 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MTH304 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MEE241 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MEE211 | Engineering Graphics | 1 |
| COE211 | Computer Programming | 4 |
| ELE201 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| —— | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
| GNE331 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Second year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ELE302 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ELE303 | Electrical Circuits Lab | 1 |
| MEE321 | Material Properties and Processes | 3 |
| COE312 | Data Structures | 3 |
| COE321 | Logic Design | 3 |
| COE322 | Logic Design - Lab | 1 |
| GNE301 | Professional Communication | 2 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ELE401 | Electronics I | 3 |
| ELE402 | Electronics I - Lab | 1 |
| ELE430 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| COE313 | Data Structures - Lab | 1 |
| COE323 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| MEE391 | Instrumentation and Measurements | 3 |
| MEE320 | Strength of Material | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| —— | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
| COM203 | Art of Public Communication | 3 |
Third year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ELE442 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ELE443 | Control Systems - Lab | 1 |
| MEE311 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MEE312 | Fluid Mechanics - Lab | 1 |
| MEE351 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| GNE303 | Engineeringl Ethics | 2 |
| COE324 | Microprocessors - Lab | 1 |
| MCE410 | Mechatronics System Design I | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MEE341 | Kinematics and Dynamics of Links | 3 |
| MCE301 | Electromechanics | 3 |
| MCE411 | Mechatronics System Design II | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| —— | SoE Signature Course | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MCE498 | Professional Experience | 6 |
Fourth year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MEE301 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MCE591 | Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| INE320 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| INE428 | Project Management | 3 |
| MEE422 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| MCE592 | Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
Technical electives
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MCE Electives * | ||
| MCE540 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 3 |
| MCE550 | Robotics and Intelligent Systems | 3 |
| MCE552 | Computer Vision and Image Processing | 3 |
| Electives from ELE | ||
| ELE501 | Microelectronics | 3 |
| ELE526 | Renewable Energy Sources | 3 |
| ELE537 | Communication Systems | 3 |
| ELE553 | Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems | 3 |
| ELE557 | Simulation of Electronics Circuits | 3 |
| Electives from MEE: | ||
| MEE403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEE442 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
| MEE505 | Solar Systems | 3 |
| MEE590 | Energy Audit | 3 |
| MEE543 | Acoustics and Vibration Control | 3 |
| MEE508 / MEE599D | Intro to Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| MEE502 / MEE599H | Passive Building Design | 3 |
| Electives from COE | ||
| COE416 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COE418 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COE423 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| COE424 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| COE431 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| COE414 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| COE543 | Intelligent Data Processing and Applications | 3 |
| COE544 | Intelligent Engineering Algorithms | 3 |
| COE593 | COE Application | 3 |
| COE554 | Computer Vision and Deep Learning | 3 |
| or any other approved technical elective course by the department | ||
| Other Electives: | ||
| MCE594 | Undergraduate Research Project | 3 |
| MCE594H | Undergraduate Research Project | 3 |
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum - 6 credits
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ENG202 | Sophomore Rhetoric | 3 |
| COM203 | Art of Public Communication | 3 |
Liberal Arts Electives - 12 credits
The additional 12 credits of Liberal Arts Electives could be taken from the following disciplines:
3 credits from Social Sciences, 3 credits from Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religion, 3 credits from Literature and Languages (English, and Arabic Language& Literature), and 3 credits from Arts (Fine Arts, Communication Arts, Music Appreciation, and Theater)
VIP courses
As of Fall 2021, those who are interested in the VIP program can register VIP courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:
| Current course | Substituted by/VIP credits |
|---|---|
| SOE signature course [3–0, 3 cr.] |
Vertically Integrated Project
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Undergraduate Research Project [3–0, 3 cr.]; or |
VIP 401 [1–0, 1 cr.] VIP 402 [2–0, 2 cr.] VIP 403 [3–0, 3 cr.] |
* These are planned courses; actual delivery may vary.
MCE Study Plan with Extended Experiential Learning
Please click here to view the regular and extended office practice study plan in Mechatronics Engineering
Course Map
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Duration
The program can be completed in four academic years and three summers after the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
Location
This program is offered on the Byblos campus. The first year of the program may be completed in Beirut.
