Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

MECH 488 - DESIGN OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS

Long Title: DESIGN OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MECH 343 AND ELEC 241
Description: Analog electronic design for purposes of controlling electromechanical systems, including electromechanical sensors and actuators, analog electronic design of filters, state space and classical controllers, and transistor-based servo amplifiers and high voltage amplifiers. Implementation of digital controllers. Significant laboratory component with design and fabrication of circuits to control electromechanical systems. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 588. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MECH 420. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 488 if student has credit for MECH 588.