Teaching

What do I typically teach?

ENGN.2070 Dynamics

Calculus based vector development of the dynamics of points, particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies in planar motion; kinematics of points in rotating and non-rotating frames of reference in one, two, and three dimensions; conservation of momentum, and angular momentum; principle of work and energy.

Prerequisites: ENGN.2050 Statics and MATH.1320 Calculus II

 

MECH.4510 Dynamic Systems Analysis

Dynamic modeling of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and thermal components. Application of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, and numerical simulation for the response of these systems; response due to initial conditions and to transient and sinusoidal inputs using both time and frequency domain approaches considered. Use of block diagrams and numerical simulation using MATLAB and Simulink for linear time invariant systems is emphasized. Project work includes model identification and synthesis from measured data for first and second order systems.'

Prerequisites: MATH.2360 Engineering Differential Equations, or MATH.2340 Differential Equations, and EECE.2110 Fundamentals of Electricity, or PHYS.1440 Physics II, and C- or better in ENGN.2070 Dynamics, or Spring 2020 grade of "P".

MECH.4230 Capstone

Students perform independent design work and participate in team efforts to develop conceptual designs from functional requirements. Perform design analysis and synthesis, modeling, fabrication, testing, cost estimating, and documenting the essential elements of the system design. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Applied & Integrative Learning (AIL), Information Literacy (IL), and Written & Oral Communication (WOC).

Prerequisites: Senior Status and Permission of Instructor.

 

MECH.5540 Dynamic Systems and Controls

Matrix-based classical and modern techniques are applied to the dynamics of control systems. Design of controllers, and full and reduced-order observers. Introduction to optimal control and Kalman filters.