Mechatronics studies synergistic integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent control in the design and manufacture of devices. Advanced Mechatronics follows MAE 4710 Mechatronics and dives deeper into circuits, electromechanical actuators, analog and digital signals, sensors, control algorithms, and microcontroller programming. An emphasis is placed on synergistically combining components to design and invent new products.

Independent study of first-year graduate level material under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.

Applied research in areas pertinent to aerospace engineering; conducted in close consultation with a departmental faculty advisor. Includes the design and construction of experiments, analysis, or the investigation of physical phenomena. The research may be related to ongoing faculty research and may be the topic of the senior thesis, but its scope must be significantly beyond that required for the thesis. Prerequisite Fourth yr. standing.

Analyze design requirements for and produce the conceptual design of an aircraft or a spacecraft. Includes synthesis of materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, avionics, data handling and telemetry, stability and control, interior and external configuration, and all systems. Exploration of industrial design tools and program management strategies. Work in teams. Oral presentations and report writing. Design topics vary. Pre-requisite: 4th Year Standing in Aerospace Engineering

This course is designed to develop cross-competency in the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities necessary for the emerging field of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). It provides convergence learning activities based around the applications, technologies, and system designs of CPS as well as exploring the ethical, social, and policy dimensions of CPS work. The course also emphasizes the importance of communication as a necessary skill.

Required one-hour weekly seminar for master's students in mechanical and aerospace and nuclear engineering. Students enrolled in MAE 8999 or 6594/7540 make formal presentations of their work.

Independent study of advanced graduate material under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.

Required one-hour weekly seminar for doctoral students in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering. Students enrolled in MAE 9999 may make formal presentations of their work.

For master's students.

Formal documentation of faculty supervision of thesis research. Each full-time, resident Master of Science student in mechanical and aerospace engineering is required to register for this course for the number of credits equal to the difference between his or her regular course load (not counting the one-credit MAE 7510 seminar) and 12.