M.S. in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Engineering
The Master of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Engineering is housed in the College of Engineering and offers the opportunity to study the engineering of uncrewed and autonomous systems.
This engineering master's degree prepares students to develop systems that operate along a spectrum of autonomy, from drones and autonomous robotics to surface watercraft, underwater vessels, and spacecraft. Students will have access to the highly specialized labs and facilities within the College of Engineering. Students can customize their degree with 15 credits of core coursework, 15 credits of electives, and a thesis or graduate project.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Apply fundamental engineering practices to analyze, design, and support the implementation and development of uncrewed and/or autonomous systems.
- Communicate issues pertaining to uncrewed and autonomous systems to peers.
- Implement safe systems through analysis and design techniques.
- Solve engineering problems in uncrewed/autonomous systems using knowledge gained on advanced topics covered from the program's core and chosen electives.
Daytona Beach Program Requirements
| Core Requirements | 15 | |
| Option Requirement | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Core Requirements
| AERO 527 | Modern Control Systems | 3 |
| or ELEC 527 | Modern Control Systems | |
| or MECH 527 | Modern Control Systems | |
| CESC 528 | Networks | 3 |
| ELEC 528 | Sensors and Data Links | 3 |
| MECH 503 | Introduction to Autonomous Vehicle Systems | 3 |
| SYSE 505 | System Safety and Certification | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Capstone Option
| UNSY 690 | Graduate Project | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Thesis Option
| UNSY 700 | Graduate Thesis | 6 |
| ENGR 600 | Research Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Electives
| AERO 506 | Airplane Dynamic Stability | 3 |
| AERO 553 | Hybrid and Urban Air Mobility | 3 |
| AERO 623 | Navigation, Guidance and Control | 3 |
| AERO 626 | Advanced Topics in Discrete Control Theory | 3 |
| CESC 500 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| CESC 526 | Sensor Data Fusion | 3 |
| CESC 527 | Mobile Sensor Networks | 3 |
| CESC 530 | Image Processing and Machine Vision | 3 |
| CESC 610 | State and Parameter Estimation | 3 |
| CPSC 528 | Multi-Agent Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 529 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CPSC 555 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ELEC 500 | Digital Control Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 505 | Advanced Mechatronics | 3 |
| ELEC 510 | Linear Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 515 | Random Signals | 3 |
| ELEC 525 | Avionics and Radio Navigation | 3 |
| ELEC 529 | Electro-Optical Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 625 | Satellite-Based Communications and Navigation | 3 |
| MECH 513 | Perception Methods for Autonomous Systems | 3 |
| MECH 520 | Sensor Processing with Applications | 3 |
| MECH 523 | Linear Systems | 3 |
| MECH 610 | Automation and Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| MECH 615 | Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning | 3 |
| SYSE 500 | Fundamentals of Systems Engineering | 3 |
| SYSE 530 | System Requirements Analysis and Modeling | 3 |
| SYSE 560 | Introduction to Systems Engineering Management | 3 |
| SYSE 610 | System Architecture Design and Modeling | 3 |
| SYSE 625 | System Quality Assurance | 3 |
Suggested Plan of Study
Capstone Option
Year One
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| MECH 503 - Introduction to Autonomous Vehicle Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 528 - Sensors and Data Links | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 6 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| SYSE 505 - System Safety and Certification | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 9 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 15
Year Two
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| AERO 527 - Modern Control Systems, ELEC 527 - Modern Control Systems, or MECH 527 - Modern Control Systems | 3 |
| CESC 528 - Networks | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 9 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| UNSY 690 - Graduate Project | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 6 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 15
Thesis Option
Year One
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| MECH 503 - Introduction to Autonomous Vehicle Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 528 - Sensors and Data Links | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 6 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| SYSE 505 - System Safety and Certification | 3 |
| ENGR 600 - Research Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 9 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 15
Year Two
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| AERO 527 - Modern Control Systems, ELEC 527 - Modern Control Systems, or MECH 527 - Modern Control Systems | 3 |
| CESC 528 - Networks | 3 |
| UNSY 700 - Graduate Thesis | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 9 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| UNSY 700 - Graduate Thesis | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 6 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 15