1. Explain the concept of a system, as well as the inputs and outputs of a system [a4]
2. Identify the difference between single and multiple inputs and outputs, in particular, the acronyms: SISO, MIMO, etc. [a4]
3. Formulate the governing differential equations for simple mechanical systems governed by Newton’s laws of motion and Hooke’s law [e]
4. Formulate differential equations for simple electrical circuits using Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s laws [e]
5. Apply the concept of electro-mechanical analogies based on the force-current analogy and on the force-voltage analogy [e]
6. Solve linear differential equations by using Laplace transform methods, and partial fraction expansions [e]
7. Derive the State-Space equations for a dynamic system whose linear ordinary differential equations are given [e]
8. Obtain the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of simple matrices with real elements using MATLAB [k4]
9. Obtain the frequency response of first and second order systems using MATLAB [k4]
10. Simulate linear and nonlinear dynamic systems using MATLAB, and present the results in the time domain, or the frequency domain, or the phase space [k4]
Note: The letters within the brackets indicate the general program outcomes of mechanical engineering. See: ME Program Outcomes.