35 / ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMY
ME 3604 : Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery : Kinematic analysis and design of cams , gears , and and linkages , velocity , acceleration and force analysis , kinematic synthesis , balancing , kinematic and force analysis by complex numbers , computer-aided analysis , and synthesis of linkages .
ME 4034 : Bio-Inspired Technology : Introduction to engineering solutions inspired by
biological systems . Overview over the approach of bio-inspired technology and the state of the art . Exploration of the relationship between engineered and natural biological systems . Explanation of concepts of biological systems , such as evolutionary optimization , sensing , actuation , control , system integration , assembly and materials in engineering terms . Practice of interdisciplinary analysis skills in technical report writing projects where man-made and biological systems are evaluated for parallels to engineering and their technological potential .
ME 4504 : Dynamic Systems - Controls Engineering I : Fundamentals of feedback control theory , classical analysis and design techniques for automatic controls , introduction to modern control theory .
ME 4534 : Land Vehicle Dynamics : Analytical methods for land vehicle dynamics . Mechanics of pneumatic tires on pavement and steel wheels on rails . Vehicle stability , handling , response to random guideway and roadway irregularities , ride quality computation methods and standards , suspension design .
ME 4544 : Automotive Engineering : Vehicle performance , drive train , suspension , steering , and brake systems . Steady state and transient conditions . Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering required .
ME 4554 : Advanced Technology for Motor Vehicles : Energy use and environmental issues for motor vehicles : Emissions standards , fleet
requirements , dynamometer testing , fuel economy , and vehicle performance . Alternative fuel vehicles : Characteristics and infrastructure of fuels , batteries , electric vehicles , and hybrid electric vehicles . Vehicle design : Modeling and simulation of vehicle energy use and performance , component sizing . Fuel cells for transportation . Heavy-duty vehicles and busses . Low mass vehicles and future vehicle technology .
ME 4564 : Vehicle Control : Overview of vehicle control systems and control algorithms for anti-lock braking , stability , road holding , lane departure , traction control , and tire pressure monitoring . Advanced driver assist systems and intelligent tire technology . Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the- loop systems . Mathematical modeling and simulation of vehicle control .
ECE 2534 : Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing : Operation and applications of microcontrollers , including system level organization , analysis of specific processors , and software and hardware interface design .