Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
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MECH 435 001 (CRN: 14581)
INTRO TO MECHATRONICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT MECHATRONICS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Ramachandran, Deepa
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: ELEC 242 OR ELEC 243
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 23
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 4:50AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Introduction to electromechanical systems, focusing on motor mechanics, electric drives & electronics, & modern digital control algorithms. Covers basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion & motor control. Students are introduced to energy efficiency considerations of modern electric drives. Includes hands-on laboratory projects involving digital computer control of various motor types. Cross-list: ELEC 435, ELEC 532, MECH 535. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 435 if student has credit for MECH 535.