Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
ELEC 532 001 (CRN: 14583)
INTRO TO MECHATRONICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT MECHATRONICS
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Instructor: Ramachandran, Deepa
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF DCH 1075 (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Session: 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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 23
Enrollment data as of: 3-DEC-2023 2:06AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules 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. Additional coursework required beyond the undergraduate course requirements.
Cross-list: MECH 435, ELEC 435, MECH 535. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ELEC 532 if student has credit for ELEC 435.