Spring 2027

Dynamic Systems

Dynamic Systems covers mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, thermal, and fluid elements, including time/frequency domain solutions and linearization.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Arganthael Berson3.9/5

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Past student reviews · Arganthael Berson

One student rated the course difficulty as low, noting that Prof. Berson was very helpful and made significant efforts to assist students during office hours.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop linear differential equations for mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems

  • Solve linear differential equations using Laplace transform methods and numerical techniques

  • Derive transfer functions and evaluate the system output response for impulse, step, and ramp input

  • Create frequency response diagrams for various first and second-order transfer functions

  • Calculate steady-state error and PID characteristics for simple feedback control systems

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Prerequisites

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(M E 240 orE M A 202) and (MATH 319, 320, or 375), or member of Engineering Guest Students

ME 340 used by

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Professors

Spring 2027
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About this rating

Raw average: 4.36/5 from 11 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 2.5/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Past student reviews · Arganthael Berson

Arganthael Berson taught this course clearly and concisely, avoiding slide-heavy lectures in favor of providing fill-in-the-blank note sheets. He incorporated real-life examples to gauge class understanding and demonstrated strong subject knowledge.

Students found Arghanthael Berson helpful during office hours and knowledgeable, though one reviewer noted that he used sharpies for class notes.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 2.73 GPA, 26.0% A/AB (n=131 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Melih Eriten

Past students described Melih Eriten as a good lecturer who was an easy grader and helpful, though one later student found his lectures unengaging and boring. Eriten gave fair tests and decent quizzes. These reviews highlight a mixed experience regarding engagement and grading style.

ARGANTHAEL BERSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

BENJAMIN PEHERSTORFER is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DAN NEGRUT is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DARRYL THELEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JOHN MOSKWA is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MELIH ERITEN is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MICHAEL ZINN is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2017, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

NEIL DUFFIE is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

XIANGRU XU is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

XIAOBIN XIONG is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 1310
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 230
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 230
DIS 303Classroom Instruction0 / 230
DIS 304Classroom Instruction0 / 230
DIS 306Classroom Instruction0 / 00
DIS 305Classroom Instruction0 / 230

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Arganthael Berson

Prof. Berson delivered clear, concise lectures with real-life examples and custom fill-in-the-blank note sheets, avoiding a slide-clicking approach.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.21 GPA, 51.2% A/AB (n=129 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.26 GPA, 61.4% A/AB (n=158 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.73 GPA, 26.0% A/AB (n=131 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Arganthael Berson

One student rated the course difficulty as low, noting that Prof. Berson was very helpful and made significant efforts to assist students during office hours.

Past student reviews · Arganthael Berson

Students found the professor to be knowledgeable and caring, with one describing him as one of the best professors they had encountered in their college career.

Topics

  • Time domain solutions, analog computer simulation, linearization, block diagrams, numerical methods, frequency domain solutions
  • Steady-state error and PID characteristics for feedback control systems

Skills

  • Developing linear differential equations for multi-domain systems
  • Solving differential equations via Laplace transforms and numerical methods
  • Deriving transfer functions and evaluating time-domain responses
  • Creating frequency response diagrams
  • Calculating steady-state error and PID characteristics

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The course’s semester-average GPA, not an individual student’s grade. The center uses 5 same-season terms, weighted toward recent results.

The range uses the finite-sample 80th-percentile rank of absolute errors from earlier same-season forecasts. Each forecast uses only records from earlier terms. At least four forecasts are required; bounds are rounded outward and limited to 0–4. This is an empirical estimate: changing instructors or grading policies can reduce its coverage.

8 earlier forecasts · 0.24 GPA average error.

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Where this course fits relative to

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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ME 340 · Spring 2027

Dynamic Systems

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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