Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor (CMSC)

Center Director: Derek Paley, Ph.D.

For any questions, please contact robotics-minor@umd.edu. 

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) minor is open to students majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. The minor takes a multidisciplinary approach to robotics in which students gain knowledge about the design, control, programming, and integration of robotics and autonomous systems. With an emphasis on hands-on experiences, students will gain practical skills through coursework, group projects, and research. Students will have the opportunity to participate as peer mentors and tutors. The minor program will also include regular interactions with academic, corporate, and/or governmental leaders in robotics, who will serve as both mentors and professional contacts.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply advanced technical skills required to approach and resolve problems in the Robotics and Autonomous System (RAS) through upper-level RAS-related coursework in computer science and engineering disciplines.
2. Students will be able to apply the broad interdisciplinary aspects of RAS, such as the design, control, programming, and integration of complex robotic systems.
3. Students will obtain hands-on experience and demonstrate problem-solving skills in robotics through advanced coursework, experiential learning, and research.
4. Students will gain a sophisticated understanding of the range of professional opportunities available in RAS as a result of first-hand interactions with RAS faculty and professionals.

Prerequisites

Requirements

A minimum grade of C- or better is required for all minor and all prerequisite courses. A maximum of 2 courses may be used to satisfy the requirements of both a major and a minor. 

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Students may waive this requirement if they complete the course for another minor or major.