Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2022
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Department of Applied Computing
Abstract
This study compares Mechatronics bachelor curricula at universities in the United States of America and German universities. Mechatronics education is relatively new in the United States, but has been common in Germany for over a decade. With the multidisciplinary nature of technologies required by the 4’th industrial revolution, a.k.a. Industry 4.0, composing an appropriate Mechatronics curriculum becomes a challenge and an opportunity. This paper studies how Mechatronics education can address the future needs of industry, while building on a specific university’s strengths and industry links. We have also analyzed the new undergraduate Mechatronics program at Michigan Technological University (MTU) and compared its content to other US and German universities.
Publication Title
Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration 2022
Recommended Citation
P. Hazaveh, A. Sergeyev, N. Rawashdeh, "Mechatronics Bachelor Curriculum Development in Light of Industry 4.0 Technology Needs: Contrasting United States and German University Curricula", 2022 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Tempe, AZ Feb. 4-11 2022, ASEE. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/16518
Version
Postprint
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Computer Engineering Commons, Computer Sciences Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons
Publisher's Statement
This paper was submitted to the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Tempe, AZ Feb. 4-11 2022. ©2022 American Society for Engineering Education.