B.Tech in Mechatronics – Semester-wise Syllabus 

 

Year 1: Foundational Engineering 

Semester 1: 

1. Mathematics-I: Calculus, Linear Algebra 

2. Engineering Physics: Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 

3. Basic Electrical Engineering: Circuits, Network Analysis 

4. Programming Fundamentals: C/Python 

5. Engineering Graphics & CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) 

6. Workshop/Lab: Basic Electronics, CAD Design 

 

Semester 2: 

1. Mathematics-II: Differential Equations, Probability 

2. Engineering Chemistry/Materials Science 

3. Digital Electronics: Logic Gates, Microcontrollers (Arduino Basics) 

4. Mechanics of Solids: Stress, Strain, Beam Analysis 

5. Environmental Science 

6. Lab: Digital Circuits, Material Testing 

 

Year 2: Core Mechatronics

Semester 3: 

1. Sensors & Actuators: Types (Pressure, Proximity, Piezoelectric), Signal Conditioning 

2. Analog & Digital Control Systems: PID Controllers, Transfer Functions 

3. Mechanical Design: Gears, Bearings, Kinematics 

4. Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems (ARM/PIC) 

5. Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

6. Lab: Sensor Interfacing, PID Control Projects 

 

Semester 4: 

1. PLC & Industrial Automation: Ladder Logic, SCADA Systems 

2. Robotics Fundamentals: Robot Kinematics, Trajectory Planning 

3. Mechatronic System Design: Integration of Mechanical/Electronic Components 

4. Signals & Systems 

5. Manufacturing Processes: CNC, 3D Printing 

6. Lab: PLC Programming, Robotic Arm Control 

 

Year 3: Advanced Systems & Electives

Semester 5: 

1. Advanced Robotics: Mobile Robots, SLAM, ROS (Robot Operating System) 

2. AI & Machine Learning for Mechatronics: Neural Networks, Computer Vision 

3. Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Actuators, Control Valves 

4. Elective-I: Automotive Mechatronics / Biomedical Devices 

5. Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

6. Lab: AI-Driven Robotics, Hydraulic Systems 

 

Semester 6: 

1. Embedded Systems Design: RTOS, FPGA Programming 

2. Automotive Control Systems: ABS, ECU, Autonomous Vehicles 

3. IoT & Smart Systems: Wireless Communication (MQTT, Zigbee) 

4. Elective-II: Aerospace Mechatronics / Smart Manufacturing 

5. Elective-III: Human-Machine Interaction / Drone Technology 

6. Lab: IoT-Based Automation, ECU Simulation 

 

Year 4: Specialization & Industry Integration 

Semester 7:

1. Industrial Robotics: Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Vision Systems 

2. Mechatronic Product Development: DFMEA, Prototyping 

3. Elective-IV: AI in Automation / Renewable Energy Systems 

4. Elective-V: Nanorobotics / Cyber-Physical Systems 

5. Capstone Project-I: Industry/Research Problem (e.g., Autonomous AGV, Smart Home System) 

6. Internship: Automotive, Aerospace, or Automation Firms (Bosch, Tesla, ABB) 

 

Semester 8: 

1. Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, Swarm Robotics 

2. Ethics, Standards, & Entrepreneurship 

3. Project Management: Agile, Risk Analysis 

4. Capstone Project-II: Prototype Development & Testing 

5. Seminar/Technical Presentations

 

Electives (Sample Options): 

- Robotics: Surgical Robots, Swarm Robotics 

- Automotive: EV Powertrains, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) 

- Biomedical: Prosthetics, Medical Imaging Systems 

- Smart Manufacturing: Digital Twins, Predictive Maintenance 

- Aerospace: UAVs, Satellite Mechanisms 

- AI/ML: Reinforcement Learning for Control Systems 

 

Key Labs & Tools:

- Robotics Lab: ROS, Gazebo, UR5/ABB Robot Arms 

- Automation Lab: Siemens PLCs, SCADA, HMI 

- Embedded Systems Lab: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 

- Simulation Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, ANSYS 

- Prototyping: 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, CNC Machines 

 

Capstone Projects:

- Autonomous Delivery Robot: Navigation, object detection, and path planning. 

- Smart Agriculture System: IoT-based soil monitoring and automated irrigation. 

- Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation: Sensor-driven motion control. 

- Industry 4.0 Prototype: Digital twin of a production line with predictive analytics.