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Introduction to Feedback Control
ME 446 introduces linear feedback control analysis and design techniques for mechanical systems.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Mike Zinn
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Historical reviews of Michael Zinn: The course material is reported as tedious and outdated, with a desire for more state-space methods. The techniques seem very old to some students.
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Prerequisites
Course map(M E 340 or E M A 545) and (MATH 319 or 320), graduate/professional standing, member of Engineering Guest Students, or declared in Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control. Not open to students with credit for M E 346.
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Professors
Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Michael Zinn: Mike Zinn is praised for his passion, approachability, and clear lectures that connect to real-world applications. He provides thorough reviews for students lacking prerequisites and maintains transparent exam expectations. Conversely, one reviewer finds the course material tedious and outdated, wishing for more modern state-space methods.
JOHN MOSKWA is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHAEL ZINN is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 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.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 53 / 60 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Online Only | 9 / 35 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Michael Zinn: Michael Zinn is praised for his passion, approachability, and clear lectures that connect to real-world applications. He is described as a dedicated lecturer who supports student learning effectively.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.50 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.42 GPA, 54.7% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.41 GPA, 63.2% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Michael Zinn: The course material is reported as tedious and outdated, with a desire for more state-space methods. The techniques seem very old to some students.
Historical reviews of Michael Zinn: Students appreciate Zinn's responsiveness and encouragement of questions. He provides honest exam expectations and spends time reviewing prerequisites, making the class accessible despite the subject matter.
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Introduction to Feedback Control
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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