Reverse engineering in mechatronics education

Mechatronics engineering curricula emphasize the importance of integrated engineering systems. Since mechatronics systems include subsystems (electronic, mechanical, and computer), multi-level system analysis skills are essential for mechatronics engineers. Reverse Engineering (RE) can play an important role in the analysis and understanding of mechatronics systems and products. RE can be defined as the process of testing and analyzing a system in order to identify, understand, and document the interactions of its subsystems and functionality. This paper presents the Philadelphia University (PU) experience in establishing and integrating an RE course within the mechatronics engineering curriculum.