1.

Course Number and Course Title:

MCE 328–Dynamic Systems

2. Credits Hours:
3–0–3

3. Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites:

MCE222, MCE326L, and ELE225

4. Name and Contact Information of Instructor

Instructor Name: Dr. Mehdi Ghommem
Office Location: ESB-2079
Phone: (06) 515-4933
Email: mghommem@aus.edu
Office Hours: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm on Sunday and 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm on Tuesday
Feel free to arrange meetings with the professor even outside the office hours (as per his
availability) whenever needed.

5. Course Description (Catalog Description):

Covers modeling, analysis, and measurement of mechanical damped and undamped, forced and
free vibrations in single and multiple degree-of-freedom dynamic systems. The processes of
energy storage and dissipation, which are common for the different kinds of dynamic systems,
will be emphasized and analogous elements will be addressed when modeling different dynamic
systems. Introduction to basic concepts in system theory such as system state and stability.
Elements of frequency response. Fourier and Laplace transform techniques. Total response
from partial fraction expansion.

6. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials:

Primary: Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, C. M. Close, D.H. Frederick, and J.C.
Newell, 3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons.
Other Resources: Matlab

7. Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify relevant mathematical, physical, or systems principles to formulate mechanical,
electrical, electromechanical, or fluidic systems
2. Formulate mathematical models for dynamic systems and perform mathematical model
linearization
3. Perform necessary calculations, and simulate the transient and steady-state response of
dynamic systems, using appropriate methods, e.g., state-space, transfer functions…
4. Analyze the results (steady-state and dynamics system specifications in the time domain
and in the frequency domain)
5. Use computer software and packages to solve engineering problems (Matlab and Matlab-
Simulink for dynamic system simulation)

8. Teaching and Learning Methodologies:

 Methods include lectures, problems and project based learning methods (homework
assignments and/or research papers) and class discussions.

9. Course Topics and Schedule:

Topics Week
Introduction to dynamic systems 1,2
Mechanical systems (Translational and rotational) 3,4,5
Standard forms for system models (input-output, state-space, transfer
6,7,8
functions)
System response: time domain and Frequency domain 9,10,11
System linearization 12
Block diagrams and computer simulation 13
Electrical systems 14
Introduction to electromechanical and thermal systems 15
Review and evaluation 16

10. Schedule of Laboratory and other Non-Lecture Sessions:

Not Applicable.

11. Out-of-Class Assignments with Due Dates:

Will be posted on iLearn throughout the semester.

12. Student Evaluation

Assessment Weight Date
Homework 5%
Quizzes 10%
Midterm Exam I 25% Tuesday March 16th at 5:00 pm
Midterm Exam II 25% Tuesday April 27th at 5:00 pm
Final Exam 35% As scheduled by the Registrar

13. Contribution of Course to Program Outcomes

This course contributes to the accomplishment of the following program outcomes:
Program outcome Emphasis in Course
this course Outcomes
(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering
problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and ● 1-4
mathematics
(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that
meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and
welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and
economic factors
(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities
in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which
 must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,
economic, environmental, and societal contexts
(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members
together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive
environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,
analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw
conclusions
(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using
◑ 5
appropriate learning strategies.
Emphasis: ● High; ◑ Medium; ○ Low; Blank – Nothing Specific Expected

14. Course Learning Outcomes Assessment

Assessment Instrument CLOs Assessed
Quizzes and Assignments O1 – O5
Midterm Exam O1 – O3
Final Exam O1 – O5

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