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M E 230 - Basics of Mechatronics

M E 230: Basics of Mechatronics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 4 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 151, PHYS 196, PHYS 196L, with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in MATH 151 and PHYS 196. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Preparation for the Major
Offered: Offered every term
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory. Introductory mechatronics. Basic DC and AC circuits, breadboarding, capacitors, inductors, circuit components, integrated circuit amplifiers, filters, with applications to mechanical engineering. Ohm’s Law. Laboratory topics include measurement techniques using function generator, multimeter, oscilloscope, and computer simulation using circuit analysis software.
Prerequisites
MATH 151, PHYS 196, PHYS 196L, with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in MATH 151 and PHYS 196.
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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC

4 sections in Spring 2027

Class #6062· In-person · Open · Letter
48 of 48 seats open
Tue 8:00 AM-9:50 AM · E 221
Class #9338· In-person · Open · Letter
48 of 48 seats open
Thu 1:00 PM-2:50 PM · E 221
Class #6064· In-person · Open · Letter
48 of 48 seats open
Mon 4:00 PM-5:50 PM · E 221
Class #6066· In-person · Open · Letter
48 of 48 seats open
Wed 4:00 PM-5:50 PM · E 221

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