When i'm confused between Mechanical and Electrical engineering (undergraduate, junior) and want to become a mission specialist (astronaut) or want to study Mechatronics(Robotics), which one will be the better choice?
l'm currently Mechy in UCLA, but circuit thing is little more fun to me.( I've joined a electrical engineering project group) but i hate computer science
2006-10-12 21:31:55 · 5 answers · asked by castring2018 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
From what you described it sounds like you are more interested in EE. Robotics is an Electro-Mechanical discipline so either focus could help you there. I'm an ME and I love it; but I decidedly avoided EE- just my predisposition I guess.
Maybe do a dual major? That would set you up very nicely for whatever work field you go into. Or even with you being ME, and involved in an EE project group - that will go a long way on your resume.
- Just my rambling thoughts.. good luck, have fun.
2006-10-12 21:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by S H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Constructions world everyone talks about ElectroMechanical Engineers because most of the time systems require so.
If you do get a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical it shouldn't be too hard to get the other one afterwords (yes you should consider that option , a second degree that is, if you are aiming at mission specialist)
Further to that I know that there are schools that do Mechatronics
(Mechanical & Electronics) Degrees
2006-10-13 02:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mitsaoya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fields are becoming more and more related. Many fields, such as robotics, require knowledge in both. If you are truly interested in both - and enjoying electrical, I would suggest you switching to Electrical. As a mechanical engineer, I think the concepts in mechanical engineering are easier to conceptualize based on inherent knowledge than those in the electrical areas.
2016-05-21 22:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robotics is usually considered a mechanical engineering field, but there is a major amount of elecrical engineering involved. Most engineering curricula will include basic EE and ME courses. The mechanisms of robots are designed using ME, while the control systems are EE.
2006-10-12 22:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join Electrical Engineering..u will know lots about circuits and motors.
2006-10-13 01:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by M1976 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋