Robotics Engineering, BS

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Program Education Objectives
Student Outcomes
Dual Degrees With Robotics Engineering
Curriculum Sequence

Robotics engineering is an emerging discipline that is appearing in a wide variety of industries and is on the cusp of impacting every aspect of the way we work and live. This multidisciplinary field integrates knowledge from various areas such as smart sensors, controls, and electrical and mechanical engineering. The overarching goal of robotics engineers is to create systems that can do work that is dangerous or not suitable for humans, or perform tasks with speed and accuracy that are otherwise unachievable.

A degree in robotics engineering provides an excellent springboard into an engineering career in a variety of potential fields. Some examples of robotics engineering applications include intelligent, collaborative, and adaptive robots’ assistive devices and rehabilitation; autonomous vehicles; precision and remote surgery; military/law enforcement; environmental remediation; and office/consumer appliances. Job growth for robotics engineers is anticipated to rise rapidly to meet the demand to invent, research, design, manufacture, sell, and service robotic systems and components.

The robotics engineering program provides a broad-based education in a supportive environment that encourages inquisitive, analytical, and creative thinking and exposes students to real-world practical aspects of the engineering profession.

Program Education Objectives

Graduates of Widener’s Robotics Engineering program are expected to:

• Successfully practice in a wide array of industries and government

• Engage in lifelong learning through professional development and/or the pursuit of advanced degrees in robotics or related fields

• Become valuable members of cross functional project teams through the use of effective communication and collaboration

• Demonstrate ethical decision making and professionalism

Student Outcomes

Over the course of their studies, graduates of the program shall have demonstrated:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2. 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

3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. 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 contexts

5. 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

6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Curriculum Sequence

Freshman

Fall (16.5 Credits)

ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking, and Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 111 - Engineering Techniques 2 Credit(s)
MATH 141 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 161 - Physics I 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 163 - Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (16.5 Credits)

ENGR 112 - Computer Programming and Engineering Problem Solving 2 Credit(s)
ENGR 114 - Engineering Graphics and Computer-Aided Design 2 Credit(s)
MATH 142 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 162 - Physics II 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 164 - Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
RE 101 - Introduction to Microcontroller In Robotic Systems 1 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (16 Credits)

ENGR 213 - Statics 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 219 - Electric Circuits 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 223 - Electric Circuits Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 312 - Engineering Economics 2 Credit(s)
MATH 241 - Multivariable Calculus 4 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

EE 230 - Logic Design 3 Credit(s)
EE 232 - Logic Design Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 214 - Dynamics 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 323 - Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3 Credit(s)
MATH 242 - Elementary Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (18 Credits)

EE 347 - Introduction to Electronics 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 315 - Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes 3 Credit(s)
ME 351 - Kinematics 3 Credit(s)
RE 301 - Mechanics of Robotic Systems 3 Credit(s)
RE 304 - Object-Oriented Programming for Robotics Applications 3 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

ENGR 328 - Computational Methods in Engineering 3 Credit(s)
MATH 331 - Linear Algebra 4 Credit(s)
RE 302 - Signal Analysis in Robotic Systems 3 Credit(s)
RE 303 - Machine Design for Robotic Systems 3 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s) (W) ^††
EE 417 - Controls I 3 Credit(s)
EE 473 - Computers I 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 401 - Senior Project I 2 Credit(s)
RE 404 - Professional Seminar 1 Credit(s) (W)
Technical Elective 3 Credit(s) *

Spring (16 Credits)

ENGR 402 - Senior Project II 2 Credit(s)
RE 401 - Robotics and Mechatronics Lab 2 Credit(s)
RE 402 - Introduction to Mechatronics 3 Credit(s)
RE 403 - Control of Robotic Systems 3 Credit(s)
Technical Elective 3 Credit(s)
Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 130

*Students may take 400-level courses in BME, EE, and ME.

**Students may substitute PHIL 352 - Business Ethics (W).

Dual Degrees with Robotics Engineering

Students have the option to pursue dual degrees with other majors such as Biomedical Engineering, BS , Electrical Engineering, BS , Mechanical Engineering, BS , and computer science. Additional credits are required to satisfy the requirements of each degree earned. Students should contact the department chair to coordinate their plan of study early in the freshman year.