1 credit
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course introduces the modeling and analysis of dynamical systems providing the tools for problem-solving of complex mechanical, electromechanical, and aerospace systems. The course focuses on providing a unified approach to derive equations of motion of diverse linear systems the solution of which can be obtained in generic fashion. The course is designed to draw from differential equations, dynamics, and control systems courses, thereby unifying seemingly diverse concepts and tools under the dynamical systems umbrella.
Learning Outcomes1Gain familiarization with energy-based methods for equations of motion derivation.
2Understand derivation and analysis of linear dynamical systems via canonical forms of equations of motion.
3Gain familiarization with general solution approaches to linear dynamical systems.
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