Torres, M., & Sadat-Hossieny, M. (2016, June), Implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program  Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.25573

\bibitem{asee_peer_25573}
  Torres, M., \& Sadat-Hossieny, M. (2016, June), \emph{Implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program}
  Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  10.18260/p.25573

Mauricio Torres and Morteza Sadat-Hossieny.  "Implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program".  2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2016.  https://peer.asee.org/25573 Internet.  25 Apr, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_25573}
  Mauricio Torres and Morteza Sadat-Hossieny.
  "Implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program".
  \emph{2016 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2016.
  https://peer.asee.org/25573 Internet.  25 Apr, 2024

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AB  - The purpose of this paper is to provide an account of a project to develop and implement a multidisciplinary B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum based on the needs of industry in Northern Kentucky / Southern Ohio regional areas. The main source of information for the assessment of region’s industry needs for mechatronics professionals was a need assessment survey conducted by CSTCC and NKU, with the support of the Advantage Kentucky Alliance.

The new mechatronics programs will produce students who are prepared to be hired by industry as multi-disciplinary professionals. Colleges and universities currently offering electronics technology, electrical systems, mechanical & manufacturing engineering technology, electromechanical engineering technology, industrial engineering, robotics and computerized control systems are in an advantageous position to implement those programs. 
There is a critical shortage of students enrolled in Science and Engineering fields and recruitment and dissemination initiatives are been proposed, in order to increase high-school students’ awareness on STEM disciplines, to attract students from minority groups as well as to attract non-traditional students to new program.

This paper will discuss in details steps taken to initiate the Mechatronics degree at NKU.  We will layout the courses in the curriculum and explain what courses will be selected among existing courses in the associate degree programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (CSTCC) and courses in the Engineering Technology bachelor degree programs at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). The paper will provide details of the curriculum updates and explain how these courses will provide students with hands-on experience in mechatronics fields such as: industrial controls & manufacturing systems design, integration, and evaluation in view of environmental and safety concerns. Addition of new courses will be considered based on educational and/or industry needs. A pathway to B.S. degree completion for graduates from CSTCC is also envisioned, in the form a transfer agreement.

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