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Description. The
goal of this senior-level laboratory course is to provide practical
hands-on training and experience with methods used in modeling, analysis,
simulation, and control of engineering systems. Emphasis will be given
to developing and using experimental techniques that support these
methods. The course also aims to provide instruction and experience
with measurement and instrumentation concepts, testing techniques,
and sensor technologies. |
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| Prerequisites.
This course is related to but independent of the lecture-based
course ME 344 (Dynamic Systems and Controls), which is a co-requisite
for registration in this laboratory. You should also have credit
for ME 218 (or equivalent) and ME 340/140L. It will be expected that
you can apply fundamental circuit concepts to analyze and understand
testing with basic electrical instruments. |
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Textbook.
No Textbook Required. All information on 144L website:
http://www.me.utexas.edu/~dsclab/ |
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References.
This
course requires experience and knowledge of circuits, dynamics,
fluids, etc., and other topics taught in ME 344 and ME 340. Helpful
background information can be found in any of the following (and
you are expected to use the Engineering Library as needed).
- Modeling,
Analysis, and Control Systems: Reference should be made to
any text or notes used in ME 344, Dynamic Systems and Controls.
However, most required background will be provided in lecture
and by TAs.
- Numerical
Methods and Simulation: The textbook or reference from ME
218 may be useful for analysis and simulation to be required in
this course. We will be using LabVIEW for simulation, data analysis,
and data acquisition.
- Data
acquisition and control: We will provide basic introduction
to use of LabVIEW for basic electrical signal and image acquisition
and analysis as well as for basic control. More detailed discussion
can be found in one of the many available textbooks/tutorials
(see http://www.ni.com).
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Grading:
Pre-Lab Exercises: 20%, Lab Conduct: 10%, Lab Evaluations:
20%, Notebook format and quality of presentation: 10%,
First Quiz:10%, Second Quiz:10%, Hands-On Quiz: 20%
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