Lectures

ME490A SENIOR DESIGN FA2014


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Current week is highlighted in yellow. Topics may change slightly (or order of topics).

Week Lecture # Date Topics Description Homework
wk1 1 TH, Aug 28, 2014 Course organization, contents, logistics, meetings

GATHER TEAMS,

wk2 2 Th, Sep 4, 2014    
wk3 3 Th, Sep 11, 2014  
  • Concept design development for next lecture
  • Evaluate projects
wk4 4 Th, Sep 18, 2014  
wk5 5 Th, Sep 25, 2014  
wk6 6 Th, Oct 2, 2014  
wk7 7 Th, Oct 9, 2014  
wk8 8 Th, Oct 16, 2014

 

wk9 9 Th, Oct 23, 2014  

 

wk10 10 Th, Oct 30, 2014 This is the third and final lecture on sensors. We will also discuss the projected path for the rest of the semester regarding projects.
  • Projects must be in process, no more changes now
  • Initial project contract should be signed
wk11 11 Th, Nov 6, 2014 This lecture discusses the concept of programming and embedded hardware for the design of closed loop systems
wk12 12 Th, Nov 13, 2014  
wk13 13 Th, Nov 20, 2014  
wk14 14 Th, Nov 27, 2014    
wk15 15 Th, Dec 4, 2014    
wk16 16