Robotics Minor

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Admission Criteria

One of the following:
1. Academic good standing within an approved major within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
2. Satisfaction of the core course requirement for admission to an engineering major. See our Admission to SEAS for Current UB Students documentation for more information.
Minimum overall and UB GPA of 2.500 required

Current students wishing to add or change their minor to Robotics, submit the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Major/Minor Change Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details.

Course Requirements

Robotics Core (15-16 credits)

EAS 208LR - Dynamics Credits: 3
EAS 230LLB - Engineering Computations Credits: 3 OR
EAS 240LEC - Introduction to Programming for Engineers Credits: 3 OR
CSE 115LLR - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
CSE 468LEC - Robotics Algorithms Credits: 3
MAE 493LEC - Robotics I Credits: 3
IE 483LEC - Robotics II Credits: 3 OR
MAE 490LEC - Robotics II: Collaborative Robotics Credits: 3

One 300/400 Level Elective (3 credits)

BE 450LEC - Orthopedic Science and Engineering Credits: 3
BE 453LEC - Rehabilitation Engineering Credits: 3
CSE 473LEC - Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing Credits: 3
CSE 474LEC - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3
EE 379LLB - Embedded Sys & Appl Credits: 3
EE 415LEC - Microelectromechanical Systems Credits: 3
EE 478LLB - HDL Based Digital Design with Programmable Logic Credits: 3
IE 406LEC - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Credits: 3
IE 421LEC - Sustainable Manufacturing Credits: 3
IE 482LEC - Robotics Credits: 3
MAE 464LLB - Manufacturing Automation Credits: 3
MAE 484LEC - Nano/Microtechnologies for (bio)MEMS Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18-19

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA for minor is 2.000 in minor courses.
At least three courses applied for the minor cannot be used to fulfill any other program requirements (UB Curriculum, major, or other minor). Also, some of the courses have their own specific pre-requisites and therefore might not be available to all students in the minor.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the current trends and the roles robots play within particular technical areas.
Apply appropriate theories and methods to analyze and understand the control of spatial mechanisms.
Identify, formulate and solve problems that lend themselves to robotic solutions within one’s area of interest.
Understand a robotic integration process within a technical environment of interest.
Identify programming needs related to user/robot interfaces and path-planning.
Understand the influence robots have on advanced manufacturing and collaborative environments.
Communicate effectively about robotic problem solutions, technologies, and system designs.