MAE 375 - Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms

(3 units)

Prerequisites: MAE 272, MAE 371 all with a grade of “C” or better.
Fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, including structural and mobility considerations; graphical and analytical methods for linkage synthesis and position, velocity and acceleration analysis; cams and gears; analysis of combined static and dynamic forces in mechanisms.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours)