Making robots ubiquitous in society will require professionals that have working knowledge in a breadth of STEM fields and deep knowledge in one or more of these fields. The Undergraduate Track in Robotics trains students in the fundamentals of Robotics with a focus on Computer Science topics in the field, such as localization and mapping, motion planning, and software engineering.

ROBOTICS TRACK CURRICULUM

The Robotics Track curriculum provides guidance on four (4) of the four (4) CSC Restricted Electives that students are expected to take as part of their degree requirements, for a total of 12 credit hours. The track suggests related courses and minors that students may be interested in taking for their remaining Other Restricted Electives.

Required Courses

• CSC 495 - Introduction to Robot Motion Planning
• CSC 495 - Software Engineering for Robotics
• CSC 422 - Automated Learning and Data Analysis
• Only students who are pursuing the CSC Honors or ABM programs may take the Graduate (500 level) versions of the courses.:
  
  • CSC 522 - Automated Learning and Data Analysis (in place of CSC 422)
  • CSC 591 - Software for Robotics Today (in place of CSC 495 Software Engineering for Robotics)
• One of the following elective courses:
  
  • CSC 401 - Data and Computer Communication Networks
  • CSC 453 - Internet of Things
  • CSC 495 - Self-Driving Cars: Theory and Practice
  • CSC 495 - Introduction to Mobile Robotics
  • CSC 495 - Control Systems for Robotics
• Only students who are pursuing the CSC Honors or ABM programs may take the Graduate (500 level) versions of the courses.:
  
  • CSC 591 - Foundations of Real-Time Systems
  • CSC 591 - Advanced Robotics

Related Courses

• Other Restricted Electives
  
  • CSC 411 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • CSC 461 - Computer Graphics

Related Minors

Students may want to minor in subjects related to security. Some possible minors are:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

LETTER OF COMPLETION

Upon completion of all degree requirements *and* Robotics Track required courses, students with a major GPA of 2.5 or higher may request an official letter of track completion.The letter will be on department letterhead, signed by the Director of Undergraduate Programs, and will mention you by name, your degree program, and that you have successfully completed the Undergraduate Track in Robotics. Please email Ms. Marini to request a letter of completion if one is not emailed to you within 2 weeks of your graduation.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For questions about the Robotics Track, please contact Dr. Sterling McLeod.