Engineering: Concentration in Mechatronics

The Joint NCSU–UNC Asheville Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a concentration in Mechatronics degree gives students the benefit of a strong foundation in the liberal arts combined with rigorous studies in engineering disciplines, allowing students to complete an engineering degree while living and working in the Asheville area. Approximately half the courses in the degree are taught by UNC Asheville and the remaining half are taught by NCSU faculty. The degree is designed to be accessible to students employed in local industries as well as to traditional students. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Mechatronics Concentration degree from NCSU and UNC Asheville.

The Mechatronics concentration prepares graduates to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:

• Apply mechanical engineering and electrical engineering knowledge and skills to problems and challenges in the areas of mechatronic engineering.
• Integrate and use systems or devices incorporating modern microelectronics, information technologies and modern engineering tools for product design, development and manufacturing.
• Demonstrate professional interaction, communicate effectively with team members and work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams to achieve design and project objectives.
• Engage in lifelong learning in their profession and practice professional and ethical responsibility.

All joint program students will complete the UNC Asheville Liberal Arts Core program. Students must meet with an engineering advisor on first interest and at least once a semester thereafter to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.