| WEEK# | TOPICS | LABS | KEY DATEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course Natural Response: First-order Systems | Assignment 1 out | |
| 2 | Second-order Systems Natural and Driven Response Step Response Metrics | Lab 1: 1st-order Spring-damper System | Assignment 1 due Assignment 2 out |
| 3 | System Modeling Techniques for Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, and Fluid Domains | Lab 2: Rotational 1st-order Inertia/Damper System | Assignment 2 due Assignment 3 out |
| 4 | Laplace Transform System Response via Laplace Transform Pulse, Impulse, and Ramp Response Transfer Functions and Block Diagrams | Assignment 3 due Assignment 4 out | |
| 5 | Quiz 1 More on Laplace Techniques Lorentz-type Motors Modeling Voice Coil Drivers | Assignment 4 due Assignment 5 out | |
| 6 | Circuits, Amplifiers, and Operational Amplifiers Operational Amplifiers as Feedback Systems Dynamics Affected by Feedback | Lab 3: Translational 2nd-order Spring/Mass/Damper System; Natural Response; Fitting Models | Assignment 5 due Assignment 6 out |
| 7 | More on Op Amps and Circuits | Lab 4: Driven Response of Translational 2nd-order Spring/Mass/Damper System; Step Response | Assignment 6 due |
| 8 | Quiz 2 Frequency Response Bode Plots | Lab 5: 1st-order RC Circuits and 2nd-order LRC Circuit | Assignment 7 out |
| 9 | Bode Plots, Vibrations, Complex Zeros | Lab 6: Rotational 1st-Order Inertia/Damper System Driven through a Gear Train | Assignment 7 due Assignment 8 out |
| 10 | Control Systems, PID Control, Frequency Domain Viewpoint | Assignment 8 due | |
| 11 | Transducers and Transformers Motors System Interconnections | Assignment 9 out | |
| 12 | Quiz 3 Control Design Examples | Assignment 9 due Assignment 10 out | |
| 13 | State-space Models Eigenstructure | Assignment 10 due | |
| 14 | Case Studies Intro to More Advanced Subjects | ||
| 15 | Finals Week | Final Exam |