The School of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University has embarked on a major initiative to develop new undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) to be offered at the SFU Surrey Campus.
It is proposed that the Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) program start at SFU's Surrey campus in Fall 2007. MSE is a multidisciplinary engineering program that integrates mechanical, electronics, control, software, and computer engineering for the design and development of computer-controlled electromechanical products and systems. These systems are used in a range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, robotics, biomedical, aerospace, and consumer products.
Mechatronics ``is the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering (`mecha' for mechanisms, i.e., machines that move), electronic engineering (`tronics' for electronics), and software engineering. The purpose of this interdisciplinary engineering field is the study of automata from an engineering perspective to permit the control of advanced hybrid systems. [It] is centred on mechanics, electronics and computing which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems.” (http://www.answers.com/topic/mechatronics)
Simon Fraser University opened its newest campus in Surrey in September 2002. SFU Surrey currently offers programs in a wide variety of disciplines. The new MSE program is expected to link with the School's existing strengths on the Burnaby campus in microelectronics, telecommunications, intelligent systems, control, and biomedical engineering. It is also intended that the training of MSE students should benefit from the Surrey campus entrepreneurship, management, business, and communication expertise.
Vision Statement: Our goal is to train Mechatronic System engineering students with strong communication and business acumen. Upon completion of their degree, the Surrey MSE graduates will have:
A strong foundation in science and focus in mechanical, electronics, control, software, and computer engineering
A minimum of one year of related industry work experience through participation in the Engineering Science Co-op Program
Enhanced oral and written communication skills through paticipation in the TechOne program
Entrepreneurial and business skills and a solid command of the newest technologies