This schedule is subject to change as more/less time is needed for topics.

Week 1:    PID Controllers, accuracy
Week 2:    Stability, Routh criterion
Week 3:    Root locus
Week 4:    Root locus
Week 5:    Exam 1
Week 6:    Bode diagrams
Week 7:    Nyquist stability
Week 8:    Lead-lag compensators
Week 9:    Exam 2
Week 10-15:  Laboratory
Week 15:  Final Project Presentations
 

Exams:
    There will be two 2 hour exams, to be taken during class hours.  All tests will be closed book, but will allow one sheet of equations.  A sheet of equations does NOT include labels, drawings, and explanations on how to use the equations.  You can not pass the class without passing the exams.

Computer software:
    Problems will be assigned that will use MATLAB (The Mathworks, Inc.).  This software can be found on all PC's in the computer centers.

Homework problems:
    Problems will be assigned weekly, but not graded.  They are for your benefit only.

Project:
    A project will be assigned that includes building an electro-mechanical system.  This semester, you will be asked to participate in the ASME design competition.    Specifically, you are requested to design and demonstrate a well-tested, cost-effective, and reliable prototype apparatus which would allow a quadriplegic to cast
accurately a fishing lure using a specified rod and reel.  All details can be found on the ASME web page.  Note that you WILL have to become an ASME student member, and your team can have 1 - 4 students.  Every one hour class will be dedicated to the project, and it attendance is REQUIRED.

Grading policy:
        Exam 1 - 25%
        Exam 2 - 25%
        Project - 25%
        Labs - 25%

This page's web address is:  http://www.cooper.edu/~mjlam/me151/sylme151.html
Last edited: August 5, 2002. mjl