James W. Kamman, Ph.D.
Western Michigan University

ME 3600 - Control Systems

Theory and analysis of linear closed-loop control systems containing electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical components.  Differential equations.  Laplace transforms.  Nyquist and Bode diagrams are covered.  Prerequisites:  ME 2580, MATH 3740, ECE 2100.

The items below are links to files in "PDF" format and can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader.  To download a free copy of Acrobat reader to your computer, click on the link below.

*** If you are having trouble printing the notes, open the PDF file you are interested in, click the "Printer" button, then click the "Advanced" button in the Print Window. This will open the "Advanced Print Setup" window. Then check the "Print As Image" box and  click "OK." This will return you to the Print Window. Click "OK" here to print the image.

Introductory Information        Topic Outline

Homework Summary                Reading Assignments

Knowledge Map                         Dorf and Bishop Web Site

Course Objectives