Robotics involves designing, building, and operating intelligent machines capable of performing tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously in diverse environments. Advances in computing, sensing technologies, electronic systems, and mechanical design have made robots versatile and essential for various challenging applications, such as manufacturing automation, medical assistance, precision agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring.
The Robotics Minor at the University of Nevada, Reno provides undergraduate students with foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in this rapidly growing field. This interdisciplinary program integrates courses from Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, offering students comprehensive expertise in robotics technologies, systems integration, and real-world applications.
Emphasizing hands-on learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the curriculum prepares students for careers in robotics-related industries, equipping them to address specialized problems through innovation and practical problem-solving. Coursework includes critical areas such as Human-Robot Interaction, Autonomous Systems, Machine Learning, Control Systems, and Robotics Software and Hardware Design.
Furthermore, the Robotics Minor serves as an accelerated pathway to advanced education, preparing motivated students for graduate programs, including the Robotics MS. Graduates with a Robotics Minor will possess the skills and experiences to thrive in Nevada’s vibrant robotics industry and to continue their education in this dynamic and exciting discipline.
The interdisciplinary minor in Robotics is open to all students in the College of Engineering.
The coursework requirements for the Robotics minor are as follows:
A minimum of 18 units of coursework from the list below must be completed. Of the 18 units, a minimum of 9 units must be from upper-division courses (300 or 400 level). At most, 9 of the 18 units can be used toward the student’s major.
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