Modeling and Programming

• Write MATLAB programs using conditional statements, loops, functions, and arrays.
• Solve differential equations in the time domain using MATLAB’s ODE45 solver.
• Use Simulink to model and solve differential equations graphically.
• Apply the MATLAB Symbolic Math Toolbox to manipulate and solve equations.
• Derive governing equations for electrical or mechanical systems.
• Convert higher-order differential equations into sets of first-order equations.
• Determine if a system is linear or nonlinear and perform linearization of nonlinear systems.
• Collaborate on programming projects in teams.
• Write technical reports with clear structure, graphics, and well-documented MATLAB code.

MATLAB programming: conditions, loops, functions, arrays, plots, file handling. Physical and electrical laws: Newton’s 2nd law, Kirchhoff’s circuit law. Numerical methods: Euler’s method, ODE45, Simulink. State-space formulation. Linearization.

• 6 – 20 (Tues 13-17)

01901 Calculus and algebra 1.
62675 Mechanics.

The teaching method is a combination of lectures, group and individual programming and modeling tasks with software on students’ own computer as well as problem solving.
Software: MATLAB/Simulink.

Section of Mechanical Technology

Mechanical Engineering, Ballerup: 2. semester
Electrical Engineering, Ballerup: 2. semester