Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
MECH 420 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTROL SYST
Long Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): MECH 343 OR (ELEC 242 AND ELEC 244) OR (CAAM 335 OR MATH 355)
Description: Linear systems and the fundamental principles of classical feedback control, state variable analysis of linear dynamic systems, stability of linear control systems, time-domain analysis and control of linear systems, root-locus analysis and design and pole-zero synthesis, frequency domain techniques for the analysis and design of control systems. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program. Cross-list: ELEC 436, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 620. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 420 if student has credit for MECH 620.