Spring 2027

Kinematics and Dynamics of Machine Systems

Covers graphical, analytical, and computer methods for analyzing the kinematics and dynamics of machine systems, including linkages, mechanisms, gears, and cams.

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Past student reviews · Dan Negrut

Students rated the difficulty as moderate. The course included recorded lectures and exam review sessions to support learning.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Formulate the equations of motion for mechanisms that display 3D motion

  • Describe the concept of joints between bodies that make up a mechanism

  • Derive the kinematics equations

  • Derive the dynamics equations of motion

  • Solve differential equations that govern the evolution of a system

  • Use numerical algorithms to solve the differential algebraic equations associated with the time evolution of a multi-body mechanical system

Source: UW Guide

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M E 240,E M A 202,PHYSICS 201, 207, 247, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

ME 451

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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.

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Student experience

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Past student reviews · Dan Negrut

Dan Negrut explained difficult concepts clearly and kept classes entertaining. He recorded all lectures and held review sessions for exams.

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

Past student reviews · Dan Negrut

Students rated the difficulty as moderate. The course included recorded lectures and exam review sessions to support learning.

Past student reviews · Dan Negrut

The professor was described as very approachable and effective at making complex material engaging.

Topics

  • Kinematic and dynamic analysis of linkages, mechanisms, gears, and cams
  • Graphical, analytical, and computational solution methods
  • Multi-body mechanical systems and their time evolution

Skills

  • Formulating and deriving equations of motion for 3D mechanisms
  • Deriving kinematics equations
  • Using numerical algorithms to solve differential algebraic equations

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