Brad Paden - ME 104 - General Information

Prof. Brad Paden paden@engineering.ucsb.edu	Engr. II, Rm. 2336	Lecture TR 12:30-1:45, Chem 1171 Office Hours TR 1:45 - 3:15
Lecture TA: Syed Reza Ali,	South Hall Rm. 4430	Office Hours: R3:30 - 4:30 PM, F 12-2 PM

T 2-5pm	2218 Eng II, TA: Per Danzl, Office Hour M 2pm, Research Office 2235
T 6-9pm	2218 Eng II, Jamilah Abdur-Rahim, Office Hour W 3pm
W 6-9pm	2218 Eng II, Jamilah Abdur-Rahim, Office Hour W 3pm
R 2-5pm	2218 Eng II, TA: Per Danzl, Office Hour M 2pm, Research Office 2235
R 6-9pm	Cancelled
F 12-2pm	TA prep

To understand basic electromechanical system integration or "mechatronics." At the end of the course, students know how to use National Instruments LabView software; interface electromechanical components to PC-based digital-to-analog converters and analog-to-digital converters; use Hall-effect sensors; implement strain sensors; control DC motors; design feedback controllers for DC motors; interpret the frequency response of a mechatronic component; use optical angle encoders; and use stepper motors.

Alciatore & Histand, "Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems," 3rd edition.

Assigned weekly and typically due on Friday. Turn into mailbox labeled "ME 104" to the left of the CAD Lab on 2nd Floor of Eng. II.

Your final grade will be based on 30% lab, 20% homework, 2 x 10% midterms, and 30% final.

www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~paden