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M E 520 - Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations

M E 520: Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: M E 304 (or CIV E 301) and M E 330. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Dynamics and Control
  • Core Requirements
  • Materials and Mechanics
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)
Analysis of mechanical vibration; single- and multi-degree of freedom systems; free and forced vibrations; vibration isolation; vibration absorbers. Theory of vibration measuring instruments.
Prerequisites
M E 304 (or CIV E 301) and M E 330. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

M E 520 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all M E classes for other terms.