MECHATRONICS MINOR
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering.
The minor requires the successful completion of 10 classes, 8 of which are required and 2 of which are elective courses.
Required Courses Eight (8) - (20-21 credits)
Either ECE 2430 - Embedded systems I AND ECE 2431 - Embedded Systems I Lab
 OR   ECE 2042 - Fund of Computer Eng I AND ECE 2043 - Fund of Computer Eng I Lab
One ME elective from the following list: (3 credits)
One ECE elective from the following list: (3 credits)
Building EOD Robots to Benefit International Communities
Since 2013, under the leadership of Dr. Garrett Clayton, dozens of Villanova Engineering students have worked with the Golden West Humanitarian Foundation to build a low-cost humanitarian explosive ordnance disposal robot capable of operating in low-income countries, like Cambodia.
Villanova Engineers are inspired to solve problems, think creatively, work collaboratively and innovate in every field.