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M.S. Automation Engineering
Automation Engineering at CSUN
Program
Curriculum
Facilities And Research
Automation Engineering at CSUN
CAD,
CAM, CIM, APT, AI, I-DEAS, ES, AML, CATIA, CNC, STL … the alphabet soup
of modern graphics-based design and manufacturing has been well established
at Cal State Northridge since the early 1980s, when the first courses
for the Automation Engineering graduate program were introduced.
The
development and upgrading of laboratory facilities, a continually evolving
curriculum, and faculty and student research, have combined to provide
students with opportunities to enter a multidisciplinary field in high
demand in a wide range of industry. The knowledge and skills gained are
required in major areas, such as Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and
Biotechnology, that have been targeted for rapid development by the national
science Foundation.
The
Automation engineering program provides an opportunity to develop expertise
in the theory and application of computer-aided design and
manufacturing, graphical methods, computer integrated manufacturing, expert
systems, robotics, and factory automation. Proficiencies developed in the
program are applicable to numerous fields, such as architecture, computer
science, engineering, entertainment, industrial design, manufacturing, and
medicine. Application areas include system design and implementation,
three-dimensional modeling, information management, computer graphics,
communications networks, distributed computer and client/server
architectures, databases, and robotic control.
Students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds are
welcomed in the program, enabling a rich array of interdisciplinary team and
learning experiences.
Courses are scheduled to accommodate employed professionals who are
part-time students. Primary program faculty are internationally published
and have a wide range of academic and industry experiences to share with
their students.
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M.S. Program Curriculum
The goal
of the Automation Engineering program is to provide learning experiences
reflecting the current theories in computer integrated manufacturing,
factory automation, and computer-aided design, engineering, and
manufacturing. A core program is augmented by a wide range of electives, and
laboratory facilities are available for instruction and research.
Standard Core (15
units):
| MSE 408/L |
Principles of CAD/CAM (2+1) |
| MSE 411/L |
Robotics (2+1) |
| MSE 603 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3) |
| MSE 609 |
Advanced Topics in CAD/CAM (3) |
| MSE 697 |
Comprehensive Directed Studies (3) |
Approved Electives
(18 units) :
Elective
courses are selected with the guidance and approval of a faculty advisor.
Electives may include relevant courses in computer science, manufacturing
systems, engineering management, materials engineering, automation, and
management science.
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Facilities and Research
The
development of the Boeing Automation Engineering Laboratory was initiated in
the mid-1980s. Continuing hardware and software improvements have been
facilitated by major industry contributions, Laboratory equipment includes a
complete CIM systems, as well as CNC lathes and milling machines, plus rapid
prototyping capability. Software available in supporting computing areas
includes AutoCAD, CATIA, I-DEAS, Master CAM, APT, and Simfactory.
Research
topics pursued since the early 1990s have included:
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Subpixel
edge estimation in machine vision.
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Flight test environment
expert system applications
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Remote control of
industrial robots via the Internet
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Integration of limited
automation into existing manufacturing
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Selective assembly using
high precision robotics
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Data integrity in CAD/CAM
systems CIM-oriented CAD systems
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Database modeling for
design and manufacturing environments
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