Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Dynamics and Control

The Dynamics & Control emphasis recognizes that modeling and control of dynamic systems go hand-in-hand, and provides a strong foundation in both these disciplines. All students choosing this emphasis are required to take ME EN 5205, which instructs students in a unified graphical approach to modeling interconnected dynamic systems with elements from multiple domains (e.g. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermal, etc). Students are encouraged to take 5205 as either a corequisite or prerequisite to a course in control theory (ME EN 5200 or 5210). ME EN 5200 emphasizes fundamental linear control methods for basic single-input single-output systems, while ME EN 5210 covers more advanced state-space methods that can be applied to multi-input multi-output systems. Students must also select one additional course specializing in dynamics (ME EN 5400 or 5410), both of which build on basic rigid body dynamic principles from ME EN 2030. ME EN 5400 covers in-depth modeling and analysis of vibrational dynamics, while ME EN 5410 instructs students in the Langrangian method, a mathematical technique that is particularly useful for modeling dynamic systems with multiple bodies and degrees of freedom.

Mechanical engineers play a significant role in designing and manufacturing all of the products and systems essential to everyday modern life: recreational equipment, automobiles, aerospace systems, airplanes, medical devices, robots, industrial equipment, power generation, and sustainable energy systems. The field of mechanical engineering (ME) is concerned with the mechanical, thermal, and fluid-flow aspects of all of these systems, including computer and feedback control of complex systems. As a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, you will learn the professional, technical, critical thinking, and communication skills you need to be successful and make meaningful contributions to this exciting field.

Mechanical engineers are prepared to pursue work in a variety of fields using the skills gained from coursework, research, or interning. U alumni have found work as engineers in a number of areas such as product design, aerospace, medical devices, robotics, manufacturing, sustainable energy, hi-tech, and software development including artificial intelligence and machine learning. With additional education at the graduate level, students can become project managers, professors, researchers, lawyers, or doctors.

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