An Integrated Curriculum for Intelligent, Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems

在机械工程课程在圣母大学的一个显着的变化，提出了响应的变化，由于微处理器在复杂的，现代的机械工程系统中的普遍使用。 计划是机械工程课程在圣母大学提供一个独特的经验与微处理器和基于微处理器的机械系统，以更好地为他们准备智能机械系统在工业部门的持续扩散。 该计划还概述了在大二和大三水平的练习介绍。学生将学习编程微处理器设备，并在固体力学，流体力学，控制和动力学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。支持教师与行业合作，同时为学生开发基于微处理器的学习经验。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.