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M E 340

DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

3 credits.

Mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, thermal, and fluid elements. Topics: time domain solutions, analog computer simulation, linearization techniques, block diagram representation, numerical methods and frequency domain solutions. Students are assumed to have basic competence in particle and planar rigid body dynamics, matrix and vector algebra, and linear differential equations.

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Requisites: (M E 240 or E M A 202 ) and ( MATH 319 , 320 , or 375 ), or member of Engineering Guest Students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop linear differential equations for mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Solve linear differential equations using Laplace transform methods and numerical techniques Audience: Undergraduate 3. Derive transfer functions and evaluate the system output response for impulse, step, and ramp input Audience: Undergraduate 4. Create frequency response diagrams for various first and second-order transfer functions Audience: Undergraduate 5. Calculate steady-state error and PID characteristics for simple feedback control systems Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop linear differential equations for mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Solve linear differential equations using Laplace transform methods and numerical techniques Audience: Undergraduate 3. Derive transfer functions and evaluate the system output response for impulse, step, and ramp input Audience: Undergraduate 4. Create frequency response diagrams for various first and second-order transfer functions Audience: Undergraduate 5. Calculate steady-state error and PID characteristics for simple feedback control systems Audience: Undergraduate

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