Program overview
The Mechatronics concentration is a multidisciplinary program that combines elements of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. You will be introduced to issues that impact the design of mechatronic systems, such as the industrial robot, and expand your working knowledge of engineering to include applied electronics and microcontroller programming. With a focus on experiential learning to provide a hands-on approach to engineering problem solving, this program will help you build practical skills across a range of disciplines in the field.
Program benefits
As a Mechatronics student at CUD you will develop the multidisciplinary skill set to excel in a range of professional settings and to quickly advance your career to management level. In diversifying away from the oil and gas industry, the UAE is investing heavily in a knowledge economy based on technological advancement and innovation, including advancement in robotics technology. This has created a growing demand for Mechatronics graduates across a range of established and emerging fields, from clean energy to manufacturing and healthcare.
Graduate careers
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Mechatronics program, you will have the qualification and skills to pursue opportunities in the following areas:
- Medical robotics, systems and instrumentation
- Defense robotics and systems
- Industrial and home robotics
- Manufacturing robotics and systems
- Smart consumer products
- Automotive robotics and systems
- Distributed systems
Program Structure
Program Requirements
| Requirements | Compulsory
Credit Hours |
Elective
Credit Hours |
Total
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Requirement (UR) | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Faculty Requirements (Core) (CR.H) | 72 | 72 | |
| Concentration (Major) (MJ) | 36 | 6 | 42 |
| Total | 129 | 9 | 138 |
University Requirements
University Requirements are 24 credits out of which 21 credits Compulsory Courses. Every student is required to take the mandatory credit hours that cover Islamic culture, English communication skills, and Innovation. These requirements are:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages, Islamic Culture and Innovation (15 Cr.H.) | ||||
| LNG | 181 | English I for Engineering & Computing | 3 | None |
| LNG | 182 | English II for Engineering & Computing | 3 | LNG-181 |
| GED | 198 | Islamic Culture | 3 | None |
| ENG | 410 | Professional and Ethical Practice | 3 | None |
| ENT | 141 | Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 | 2 | None |
| ENT | 142 | Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 | 1 | ENT-141 |
| Humanities: Students should select one course from the following pool: (3 credits) | ||||
| GED | 110E | Modern Art Appreciation | 3 | None |
| GED | 252E | Critical Thinking | 3 | LNG 172 or LNG 182 |
| GED | 205E | Psychology in Every Day Life | 3 | LNG 172 or LNG 182 |
| GED | 272E | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | LNG 172 or LNG 182 |
| GED | 298E | Special Topics in Western Culture | 3 | GED-198E , LNG 172 or LNG 182, |
| GED | 324E | Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World | 3 | LNG 172 or LNG 182 |
| GED | 196E | Communication Skills in Arabic I | 3 | None |
| Science & Technology Students should take the following course (3 credits) | ||||
| SHS | 103 | Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Social & Culture : Students should take one course (3 credits) | ||||
| GED | 199E | UAE Society | 3 | None |
Core Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co Requisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCI | 220 | Engineering Mechanics | MTH-112 | 3 |
| MTH | 112 | Calculus I | Pass Math Placement Test or MTH-012 | 3 |
| MTH | 113 | Calculus II | MTH-112 | 3 |
| MTH | 212 | Calculus III | MTH-113 | 3 |
| SCI | 210 | Modern Physics | MTH-113, SCI-220 | 3 |
| SWS | 110 | Programming I | None | 3 |
| MTH | 130 | Probability and Statistics | MTH-112 | 3 |
| MTH | 220 | Ordinary Differential Equations | MTH-212 | 3 |
| SWS | 316 | Programming II | SWS-110 | 3 |
| ENG | 221 | Electric Circuit | SCI-210 | 4 |
| ENG | 310 | Electronics I | ENG-221 | 3 |
| ENG | 101 | Digital Logic | None | 4 |
| ENG | 223 | Electric Circuit II | ENG-221 | 3 |
| BUS | 310 | Project Management | Completion of 60 Credit Hrs. | 3 |
| BUS | 311 | Engineering Economy | MTH-130 | 3 |
| ENG | 210 | Computer Architecture | ENG-101 | 4 |
| ENG | 314 | Electric Machines | ENG-223 | 3 |
| ENG | 315 | Control Systems | MTH-220 | 3 |
| COM | 411 | Digital Filter Design | MTH 220 | 3 |
| NET | 110 | Computer Networks Fundamentals | ENG-101 | 3 |
| ENG | 301 | Electronics II | ENG-310 | 3 |
| ENG | 222 | Engineering Electromagnetics | MTH-212, SCI-210 | 3 |
| ENT | 241 | Entrepreneurship I | ENT-142 | 2 |
| ENT | 242 | Entrepreneurship II | ENT-241 | 1 |
Major Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co Requisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC | 305 | Mechanical Vibrations | MTH-220, COM-311 | 3 |
| MEC | 306 | Electro-Pneumatic & Hydraulic Control Circuits | SCI-210 | 3 |
| MEC | 310 | Mechatronics Engineering | ENG-301, ELC-323 | 3 |
| ENG | 320 | Internship* | 90 Cr.H + CGPA 2.0 or more | 2 |
| ELC | 323 | Instrumentation and Measurements | ENG-223 | 3 |
| ENG | 400 | Graduation Project-1 | Completed 100 Cr.H | 2 |
| ENG | 401 | Graduation Project-2 | ENG-400 | 2 |
| MEC | 411 | Intelligent Systems | SWS-316, MTH-130 | 3 |
| MEC | 412 | Sensors and Actuators | ELC-323 | 3 |
| MEC | 421 | Robotics | MEC-310, MEC-412, MEC-411 | 3 |
| MEC | 422 | Mechatronics Systems Design | MEC-310, MEC-412 | 3 |
| MEC | 413 | Industrial Automation | MEC-310 | 3 |
| MEC | 427 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) | MEC-413 | 3 |
Major Electives
*Students must complete 6 Cr.H (2 Courses)
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co Requisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 320 | Power Electronics | ENG-301 | 3 |
| ELC | 330 | Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems | ENG-210 | 3 |
| ELC | 412 | Digital System Design | ENG-210 | 3 |
| MEC | 425 | Production Management for Engineers | BUS-310, MEC-411 | 3 |
| MEC | 426 | Fluid Mechanics | MEC-412 | 3 |