Robotics and Automation Major
Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Credits Required: 120
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I 1 | 4 |
| CSCI 228 | Computing Fundamentals in Python II | 3 |
| ENGL 321 | Writing in the Technical Professions | 3 |
| ENGR 321 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| ENGR 327 | Ethics, Engineering, and Technology | 3 |
| IMSE 380 | CAD/CAM for Manufacturing 1 | 3 |
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 3 |
| ROB 111 | Fundamentals of Robotics 1 | 2 |
| ROB 210 | Mechanics of Machines for Robotics 1 | 4 |
| ROB 220 | Applied Circuits and Electrical Troubleshooting 1 | 3 |
| ROB 230 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 1 | 3 |
| ROB 361 | Applied Automation Challenge 1 1 | 3 |
| ROB 362 | Applied Automation Challenge 2 1 | 3 |
| ROB 390 | AI & Machine Learning for Robotics 1 | 3 |
| ROB 430 | Systems Automation 1 | 3 |
| ROB 440 | Industrial Automation Sensors and Logic 1 | 3 |
| ROB 450 | Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 1 | 3 |
| ROB 461 | Capstone I 1 | 3 |
| ROB 462 | Capstone II 1 | 3 |
| Track Requirement | ||
| Select either the Mechanical track or the Programming track to complete the major requirements. The technical electives will vary depending on the track selected. | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 96 | |
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A grade of C or better is required for all ROB prefix courses in the core and the tracks, and also in CSCI 160, IME 380, and all required MATH prefix courses.
Mechanical Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 212 | Fundamentals of Visual Communication for Engineers | 3 |
| ROB 310 | Robotic Mechanisms & EOAT 1 | 3 |
| ROB 312 | Fluid Power Systems Design 1 | 3 |
| ROB 370 | Electric Drives & Motors for Automation 1 | 3 |
| ROB 380 | Industrial Standards Safety & Risk Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Technical Electives: Any course from the Programming Track or from courses defined in the Technical Elective List below: 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Programming Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 213 | Modern Software Development With AI Tools | 3 |
| ROB 311 | Industrial Robot Programming and Integration 1 | 3 |
| ROB 330 | Programmable Logic Controllers 2 1 | 3 |
| ROB 340 | Vision & Sensing Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| ROB 350 | Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning 1 | 3 |
| Technical Electives: Any course from the Mechanical Track or from courses defined in the Technical Elective List below: 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Technical Electives List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ROB 320 | Field Service Practicum 1 | 3 |
| ROB 360 | Automation Cybersecurity 1 | 3 |
| ROB 420 | Course ROB 420 Not Found 1 | 3 |
| ROB 464 | Robotics in Agriculture 1 | 3 |
| ROB 465 | CAN-Bus in Robotics and Automation | 3 |