Design of Automatic Machinery
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering - MANE-6960

Description
This course covers the technologies used in designing modern automatic machinery: feeders, actuators, controllers, and software. Tradeoffs with robotic workcell design are investigated. Demonstrations include facilities on campus and at a local manufacturer of automation via video. Class time consists of lecture, problem sessions, and design projects.

Prerequisites
Engineering BS degree.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 weeks, 14 sessions
Homework: 6
Team Project: 1

Grading
Term Project & HW Assignments: 70%
Individual Participation/Peer Evaluations: 30%

Computing
Students are required to use a CAD program but may use any CAD program on a system of their choice. E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Blackboard, and printing of course notes.

E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCIN - n/a
ITEC - n/a
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and may be used toward the Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

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