Autonomy
Program Overview
The 100% online concentration in autonomy (ATNO) offers an area of specialization in the Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)/ Master of Science (MS) degree. This concentration focuses on the analysis, control and design of autonomous systems spanning various application domains. The courses in this concentration will establish fundamental theories and tools for modeling, analyzing, and developing algorithms to achieve autonomy of both individual systems and a network of interconnected systems. Autonomous systems are playing a significant role in modern society including self-driving cars and other uncrewed vehicles. The autonomy concentration supports current and future engineers facing challenges in designing, analyzing, and controlling autonomous systems in many engineering applications including exploration of unknown areas, search and rescue and package delivery.
Course Topical Areas:
| Control Theory | Artificial Intelligence |
| Machine Learning | Networks |
Degree Requirements with the Autonomy Concentration
The Interdisciplinary Engineering (MSE or MS) degree requires 30 credit hours with at least 18 credits of Purdue, graduate level, engineering courses. The ATNO concentration must be completed within these degree requirements.
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES – 9 CREDIT HOURS
Select 3 of the following:
- ECE 59500 Introduction to Deep Learning
- AAE 59000 Multi-Agent Autonomy and Control
- ECE 50024 Machine Learning
- ME 57800 Digital Control
- AAE 56800 Applied Optimal Control and Estimation
- ECE 59500 Game Theory
- CE 56401 Data Science for Smart Cities
- CE 56601 Network Models for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
- ECE 56900 Introduction to Robotic Systems
- AAE 56100 Introduction to Convex Optimization
- ECE 68000 Modern Automatic Control
- ECE 59500 Reinforcement Learning Theory
ELECTIVE COURSES – 12 CREDIT HOURS
Any courses listed on our courses page will fulfill this requirement, including available non-engineering courses.
All questions regarding courses and transfer credits should be directed to a student’s academic advisor.
Creating Your Plan of Study
The MSE/MS master's program offers a wide range of flexibility in course options. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic adviser will help you create an Electronic Plan of Study (EPOS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. This website is a knowledge source for specific requirements and completion.