Is a Mechatronics Career Still Possible Without a System Dynamics Course?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of not completing a system dynamics course for a career in mechatronics. Participants explore concerns about job prospects and the impact of incomplete coursework on their qualifications in the field, particularly in relation to robotics and research opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about job prospects in mechatronics without having taken an embedded systems course, despite having a BSME and relevant coursework in instrumentation and automatic control.
  • Another participant inquires about specific interests within mechatronics, suggesting that clarity on career goals may influence the relevance of missing courses.
  • A different participant shares their struggle with not being able to take a system dynamics course, indicating that this has affected their ability to pursue research opportunities and consider extending their studies to enhance their resume.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the absence of specific courses will significantly hinder job prospects in mechatronics, and multiple viewpoints regarding the importance of different coursework remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants express concerns based on their individual academic paths and the requirements set by their respective departments, highlighting the variability in educational experiences and expectations in the field of mechatronics.

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Hi guys:

initially i was going to complete my degree in mechatronics, however the department of my school want me to graduate by fall and so I will have one class (embedded system, with C++) short as well as a capstone project from getting my mechatronics degree.

however, I will still graduate with a BSME having taken instrumentations and automatic control classes, on top of that I have taken classes with AC circuits, filters analysis and design classes in EE. Given that I don't have the embedded system C class, will I have trouble looking for jobs in the mechatronics field?
 
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what specifically do you want to practice in the field of mechatronics?
 
LabGuy330 said:
what specifically do you want to practice in the field of mechatronics?



Hi

I would like to do some robotics related stuff.

but if you have more information please let me know !


thanks!

Kelvin
 
LabGuy330 said:
what specifically do you want to practice in the field of mechatronics?

the biggest problem for me is that, I was not able to take a system dynamics course when i was in my junior year, hence I need to take my senior year, and therefore I lost all opportunity to do research in mechatronics. I wanted to take a 5th year so I can build up my resume yet the department is forcing me to graduate since I have too many credits already.
 

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