Certificate: Industrial Robotics | Mechatronics

Certificate in Industrial Robotics

The certificate in Industrial Robotics is designed to develop skills and competencies in operating, programming, and troubleshooting FANUC industrial robots and configuring and setting up the robotic vision systems commonly used to enhance industrial processes. The curriculum contains a significant laboratory component in which students will operate industrial-scale FANUC robots and learn industry standards of Roboguide simulation software. The certificate also teaches skills related to the network security and cybersecurity of industrial control systems.

Required Core Coursework (8 Credits)

EET 5144 Real-Time Robotics Systems (4)
EET 5147 Industrial Robotic Vision System (4)

Electives (3 Credits)

Select one of the following courses from the elective list below:

EE 4723 Network Security (3)
EE 5455/MEEM 5300 Cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems (3)
MEEM 5315 Cyber Security of Auto Systems (3)
SAT 3812 Cybersecurity I (3)

Course Descriptions

EET 5144 - Real-Time Robotics Systems

Covers the components of a robot system, safety, concepts of a work-cell system, geometry, path control, automation sensors, programming techniques, hardware, and software.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121 or PH 2230 or EE 2111 or EE 3010

EET 5147 - Industrial Robotic Vision System and Advanced Teach Pendant Programming

Procedures for setting up, teaching, testing, and modifying robot vision systems widely used in industrial automation. Introduces advanced Teach Pendant Programming to develop complex scenarios for integrating robots into industrial cells. Final project must demonstrate proficiency in setting up and programming an advanced robotic vision scenario.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EET 4144 or EET 5144

EE 4723 - Network Security

Learn fundamental of cryptography and its application to network security. Understand network security threats, security services, and countermeasures. Acquire background knowledge on well known network security protocols. Address open research issues in network security.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4272 or CS 4461 or SAT 4812

EE 5455 - Cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems

General introduction to cybersecurity of industrial control systems and critical infrastructures. Topics include NIST and DHS publications, threat analysis, vulnerability analysis, red teaming, intrusion detection systems, industrial networks, industrial malware, and selected case studies.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Cybersecurity, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

MEEM 5300 - Cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Mechatronics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 4901(C) or Graduate Status >= 1

MEEM 5315 - Cyber Security of Automotive Systems I

Modern automotive control and communications systems from a cyber security perspective. Topics include: V2X communications, vehicle attack surfaces and vulnerabilities, in-vehicle networks, threat analysis and vulnerabilities, security mechanisms and architectures, security requirements analysis, hardware security modules, and standards.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 5300 or EE 5455

SAT 3812 - Cyber Security I

The evolution of information security into cybersecurity and its relationship to nations, organizations, society, and individuals. Exposure to multiple cybersecurity technologies, processes, and procedures; analyzing threats, vulnerabilities and risks present; and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate potential cybersecurity issues. Applied lab to develop cyber security offensive attributes and learn how to prevent and/or mitigate threats.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 2711 or CS 2321 or MIS 3200