The University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering is launching a new undergraduate degree program integrating the high-demand fields of robotics and electrical, computer and mechanical engineering.
The five-year program including 20 months of industry co-op placement will be the first of its kind in the Prairie provinces. It is a direct response to the aims of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs strategy, helping Alberta become a "technology hub" to attract top talent from around the world.
Since few of today's technological devices and systems are purely mechanical or electrical, the Mechatronics and Robotics Program will provide students with the skills needed to solve complex problems in product design, manufacturing and maintenance.
