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