Recommended Citation
Published in Proceedings of the 1996 Frontiers in Education Conference: Salt Lake City, UT, Volume 2, November 6, 1996, pages 975-979.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1996.573149.
Abstract
Mechatronics is the synergetic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and processes. There is a need to develop interdisciplinary programs in Mechatronics that better prepare our graduates to design, build, and operate the products and systems of today and tomorrow. To address this need, National Science Foundation funded a project entitled "Preparing the Leaders for Mechatronics Education" undertaken by Cal Poly in 1995 - 1996. In this paper, the activities that took place during this two-year program is outlined. Several courses and course modules have already been developed and implemented by the participants of this program for their own universities. Some of their pioneering work in this field is also summarized.
Disciplines
Industrial Engineering | Manufacturing
Copyright
1996 IEEE.
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