Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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14.4201 - Mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer controlled electro-mechanical systems and products with embedded electronics, sensors, and actuators; and which includes, but is not limited to, automata, robots and automation systems. These programs include courses in mechanical engineering, electronic and electrical engineering, computer and software engineering, and control engineering.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • automation and control engineering
    • automation and robotics engineering
    • automation and telemechanics
    • automation engineering
    • control engineering
    • mechatronics engineering
    • mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering
    • robotics engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • automated manufacturing engineering(14.3601)
    • automation engineering technology(15.0406)
    • electromechanical engineering(14.4101)
    • mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering technology(15.0407)
    • robotics programming(11.0102)
    • robotics technology(15.0405)
    • systems engineering(14.2701)
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