ME 460 Applied Kinematics and Dynamics

Fall/Spring

This course covers advanced topics in kinematics and dynamics as applied to a variety of fields that may include robotics, aerospace systems, vehicle design, biomechanics, and precision engineering. Topics may include analysis of mechanisms, cam design, 3-D rotational dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, Kane’s Method, computer simulation of dynamic systems, and system identification. The specific applications addressed may change depending on current advancements in engineering and interest in particular topics by the students and/or instructor. Prerequisite: EGR 342, ME 252,

ME 380

with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours