Kinematics and Dynamics of Machine Systems
ME 451 teaches graphical, analytical, and computer methods for analyzing the kinematics and dynamics of mechanical linkages, mechanisms, and geared or cam systems.
Summary
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: The course has a moderate difficulty rating of 3, with review sessions provided for exams.
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Prerequisites
Course mapM E 240,E M A 202,PHYSICS 201, 207, 247, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
- M E 240
- EMA 202
- take one
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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- Any of
- M E 240
- EMA 202
- Any of
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
Professors
Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: Dan Negrut is described as a great professor who explains difficult concepts well and keeps the class entertaining. He is noted for being very approachable and providing recorded lectures and exam review sessions.
DAN NEGRUT is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2014, Spring 2023. 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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the class
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: Dan Negrut is described as a great professor who explains difficult concepts well and keeps the class entertaining.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2013: 3.43 GPA, 68.2% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2014: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: The course has a moderate difficulty rating of 3, with review sessions provided for exams.
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: Students find the professor approachable and appreciate that lectures are recorded and review sessions are held.
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