| WEEK# | TOPICS | LABS | KEY DATEs |
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1 |
Introduction to Course Natural Response: First-order Systems |
Assignment 1 out |
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2 |
Second-order Systems Natural and Driven Response Step Response Metrics |
Lab 1: 1st-order Spring-damper System |
Assignment 1 due Assignment 2 out |
3 |
System Modeling Techniques for Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, and Fluid Domains |
Lab 2: Rotational 1st-order Inertia/Damper System |
Assignment 2 due Assignment 3 out |
4 |
Laplace Transform System Response via Laplace Transform Pulse, Impulse, and Ramp Response Transfer Functions and Block Diagrams |
Assignment 3 due Assignment 4 out |
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5 |
Quiz 1 More on Laplace Techniques Lorentz-type Motors Modeling Voice Coil Drivers |
Assignment 4 due Assignment 5 out |
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6 |
Circuits, Amplifiers, and Operational Amplifiers Operational Amplifiers as Feedback Systems Dynamics Affected by Feedback |
Lab 3: Translational 2nd-order Spring/Mass/Damper System; Natural Response; Fitting Models |
Assignment 5 due Assignment 6 out |
7 |
More on Op Amps and Circuits |
Lab 4: Driven Response of Translational 2nd-order Spring/Mass/Damper System; Step Response |
Assignment 6 due |
8 |
Quiz 2 Frequency Response Bode Plots |
Lab 5: 1st-order RC Circuits and 2nd-order LRC Circuit |
Assignment 7 out |
9 |
Bode Plots, Vibrations, Complex Zeros |
Lab 6: Rotational 1st-Order Inertia/Damper System Driven through a Gear Train |
Assignment 7 due Assignment 8 out |
10 |
Control Systems, PID Control, Frequency Domain Viewpoint |
Assignment 8 due |
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11 |
Transducers and Transformers Motors System Interconnections |
Assignment 9 out |
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12 |
Quiz 3 Control Design Examples |
Assignment 9 due Assignment 10 out |
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13 |
State-space Models Eigenstructure |
Assignment 10 due |
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14 |
Case Studies Intro to More Advanced Subjects |
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15 |
Finals Week |
Final Exam |