University of Texas at El Paso Academic Catalog

Academic Catalog

Minor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The Minor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems consists of a minimum of 16
credit hours, representing fundamental areas of knowledge in the fields of robotics
and autonomous systems. Undergraduate students interested in the minor in
Robotics and Autonomous Systems must select the coursework with an advisor in
order to receive the minor. The main objective of the program is to offer interested
students with GPAs of 3.00 or above in any field of study the opportunity to
enhance their capabilities in their own profession by developing expertise in the
high demand areas of embedded systems, signal processing, robotics, and
controls. These courses generally have prerequisites, and their enrollment will
need approval by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Degree Requirements

Enrolled students must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours in consultation with an advisor and maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above.

Degree Plan 

Required Courses: 10
ECE 2303Digital Systems Design I3
ECE 2103Lab for ECE 23031
ECE 3331Discrete Time Signals & Sys3
ECE 3360Intro Robotics and Auto Syst3
Prescribed Elective Courses:
Select at least six credits of the following:
Intro to Communication Netwks
Real-Time Digital Signal Proc
Biomechatronics
Systems and Controls
Foundations of Deep Learning
Special Topics
Engineering Problems
Special Topics Lab in ECE
ECE 33XX/ECE43XX ECE elective course (optional by Department approval)
Total Hours16 or more