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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2023
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MECH 411 001 (CRN: 15335)
DYNAMICS & CONTROL OF MECH SYS
Long Title: DYNAMICS AND CONTROL OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Ghorbel, Fathi
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (21-AUG-2023 - 1-DEC-2023)
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 343 AND MECH 420
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 84
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 13-JAN-2025 8:56PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2023
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
Description: The application of the principles of kinematics, dynamics and systems and control theory to the design and analysis of controlled mechanical systems. Kinematics and Newtonian dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, elements of analytical dynamics, system analysis, stability, and simulation of dynamical behavior, control of mechanical systems. Demonstrations and laboratory examples. Cross-list: MECH 501. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 411 if student has credit for MECH 501.