An Integrated Curriculum for Intelligent, Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems

为了应对微处理器在复杂的现代机械工程系统中的广泛使用而产生的变化，圣母大学的机械工程课程提出了重大改变。巴黎圣母院的机械工程课程计划为学生提供独特的微处理器和基于微处理器的机械系统的体验，以更好地为智能机械系统在工业领域的持续普及做好准备。该计划还概述了在二年级和三年级引入练习的内容。学生将学习对微处理器设备进行编程，并在固体力学、流体力学、控制和动力学的实验室实验的背景下，以有用的方式使用它们来驱动、感知、控制或优化系统和过程。在为学生开发基于微处理器的学习体验的同时，为教师与行业合作提供了支持。巴黎圣母院这一项目的经验将为其他机构提供宝贵的指导。

A significant change in the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum at the University ofNotre Dame is proposed in response to the changes that have developed as a result of the pervasive use of microprocessors in complex, modern mechanical engineering systems. Plans are for the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum at Notre Dame to provide a unique experience with microprocessors and microprocessor-based mechanical systems to its students to better prepare them for the continued proliferation of intelligent mechanical systems in the industrial sector. The program also outlines the introduction of exercises at the sophomore and junior levels. Students will learn to program microprocessor devices and to employ them in a useful fashion to actuate, sense, control or optimize systems and processes in the context of laboratory experiments in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, controls and dynamics. Support is provided for faculty to collaborate with industry while developing microprocessor based learning experiences for students. The experience from this project at Notre Dame will be a valuable guide for other institutions.