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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MECH 341 002 (CRN: 16261)
MODELING OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
Long Title: MODELING OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS - LECTURE
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: O'Malley, Marcia
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: (MECH 211 OR CEVE 211 OR MECH 310) AND MECH 200 AND MATH 211 AND (CMOR 302 OR CMOR 303 OR MATH 354 OR MATH 355)
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 49
Waitlisted: 4 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 1:19PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Energy-based modeling of dynamic systems. The focus of the course will be mechanical systems and electrical circuits, but will also involve fluid, thermal and other domains. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program. Note: Prerequisite, CMOR 302 may be taken concurrently.
MECH 341 covers only the lecture portion of MECH 343. To meet degree requirements, students must complete or receive transfer credit for both MECH 341 and MECH 342, or they must complete or receive transfer credit for MECH 343.