Mechatronics Engineering (MHEN)

Designed for Plan 1 students. The course requires completion of thesis research. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

Ordinary and Linear Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Laplace Transforms, Z-transforms, Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra, Calculus of Variations, Numerical Analysis, Probability Statistics.

Mechanical Processes and Components; Electrical Systems and Sensors; Actuators; Data Acquisition; Machine Vision; Noise, Analysis and Design Considerations; Power Electronics.

Sensors, Linear Actuators, Stepper Motors, Continuous-Drive Actuators, Mechanical Transmission Components, Rotary Actuators, MEMS, Interfacing.

Design and implementation of embedded systems in the context of mechatronic products, with emphasis on advanced technologies and computer aided design tools. It covers embedded system architecture and programming, sensor networks, input/output, analog and digital interfacing and peripherals in hardware integration.

Control Systems and Linearization; MRAC; LQR: H2 and H-infinity Control; Fuzzy Logic Control; Neural Network Control; Sliding Mode Control; Applications in Mechatronic Systems.