Mechatronics & Robotics

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Educational Objectives

The Mechatronics and Robotics (MERO) Engineering Technology program at Oklahoma State University focuses on preparing graduates so that they are able to productively contribute at their workplace after a short introductory period. A graduate from the OSU MERO program should be able to:

Introduce new technologies and methods into their workplace to maximize value to their employer.
Employ the latest design and analysis tools in mechatronics and robotics discipline.
Work independently as well as collaboratively with others while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession.
Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace by using the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity.
Be a life-long learner through participation and membership in professional organizations, continuation of professional/graduate studies, and/or self-study.

Student Outcomes

Students graduating from the MERO program are expected to achieve the following:

an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.