The best aspects of this course included the new concepts introduced through Simulink, the intriguing lectures, and the organized and engaging instructor. A few students felt that the textbook wasn’t helpful. Students also felt that the beginning of the semester seemed drawn-out while the material covered at the end of the year felt rushed. Suggestions included spending less time on dynamics and differential equations and providing students with the supplemental material used by the instructor. Prospective students should know it’s pertinent to attend each class and to contact the instructor with questions and/or concerns.

The best aspects of this course were the real world applications, the cohesion of systems from previous courses, and the technical applications of differential equations. The instructor was also noted for his ability to convey challenging material at a very appropriate pace. The worst aspects of the course were the time consuming and chal enging homework, the textbook, and the rush at the end of the semester. Suggestions for improving the course included fol owing the book more so it is not a wasted resource, more hands on work in the lab, and more project based work. Prospective students should review differential equations and dynamics. The workload is heavy in this course, get started early on reports and attend lecture, and try to enjoy the more interesting material.

The best aspects of the course included the engaging, accessible instructor who was able to explain concepts well. Students felt that the homework assignments, lab reports, and exams were too long and difficult. The overall course was very challenging. Suggestions for improvement included having more example problems and scheduling regular problem solving sessions. Students also suggested assigning less difficult homework and fol owing the order of concepts presented in the textbook. Prospective students should be comfortable with linear algebra, differential equations, statics and dynamics. Students are encouraged to attend all lectures and dedicate a significant amount of time for