Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (CAAM 335 OR CMOR 302 AND MECH 343) OR (MATH 355 AND MECH 343) OR (CAAM 335 OR CMOR 302 AND ELEC 242 AND ELEC 244) OR (MATH 355 AND ELEC 242 AND ELEC 244)
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.