Dynamics, Vibration and Control Area Specialization, M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Drs. Ramin
Esfandiari, and Bei
Lu
This emphasis is
for students with an interest in engineering vibrations and
control systems. The program provides advanced knowledge of
linear, nonlinear, and random vibrations, control of mechanical
systems, and dynamics with robot applications. Topics include:
a) Engineering Vibrations I and II (Discrete Models and Continuous
Models); b) Random and Nonlinear Vibrations; c) Advanced Control
of Mechanical Systems; d) Advanced Dynamics with Robot Applications;
e) Engineering Acoustics; and f) Modal Analysis.
Undergraduate
Background
Background in the
following courses will be helpful:
MAE
305, Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
MAE
371, Analytical Mechanics II - Dynamics
MAE
373, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
MAE
375, Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms
MAE
376, Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems
MAE
409A, Finite Element Methods I
MAE
476, Mechanical Control Systems I
Requirements
(Effective 2007/2008 Catalog Year)
Completion of a
minimum of 30 (for PLAN I) or 36 units (for PLAN II) beyond
the bachelor's degree in graduate courses approved by the
Department's Graduate Studies Committee, including:
- A minimum of four (4) courses in the area of Dynamics,
Vibration and Control.
- A minimum of two (2) advanced engineering mathematics
courses beyond basic calculus, basic differential equations,
and linear algebra.
- A minimum of two (2) technical elective courses selected
from approved upper division or graduate courses.
- Completion of a thesis (6 units of MAE
698) for PLAN I or completion of a directed research
project (6 units of MAE
697) for PLAN II.
PROGRAM UNITS
Requirements |
PLAN I |
PLAN II |
|
Math |
6 units |
6 units |
|
Core |
12 units |
12 units |
|
Electives |
6 units |
12 units |
|
Thesis or Directed Research |
|
6 units
Directed
Research
|
|
Total |
30 |
36 |
All courses are
three units
Math:
MAE 501 Engineering
Analysis I
MAE 502
Engineering Analysis II
Core
Courses:
MAE 573
Advanced Control of Mechanical Systems
MAE 575
Advanced Dynamics with Robot Applications
MAE 576
Engineering Vibrations I
MAE 671
Random and Nonlinear Vibrations
Electives:
Core courses not taken:
MAE 579
Engineering Acoustics
MAE 675
Modal Analysis
MAE 676
Engineering Vibrations II
Thesis:
MAE 698
Directed
Research: MAE 697
