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Courses:

The following courses are offered by prof. Simaan. If you are an undergraduate or a graduate student interested in robotics you should consider Introduction to Robotics (MECE E4602) as an elective. If you are an undergraduate it is highly recommended that you also consider taking Mechanics of Machines MECE E 3401 as it will provide some background that you will find useful.

mece3408
MECE 3408 Intrdocuction to Computer Graphics and Design
mece-e3409
MECE 3409 Introduction to Computer Aided Machine Design
MECE6614
MECS 6614 Advanced Topics in
Robotics and Mechanism Synthesis (will be offered in Spring 2010. Cross-listed with CS department)
MECE4602
MECE E4602 Introduction to Robotics (Fall 2007)
honors tutorial

HONORS TUTORIAL IN MECH ENGINEERING
MECE E3900.005.2007.3

Same in scope as MECE E3998, but has limitations on the minimal GPA that you should have (3.2 minimum).

graduate research and study

GRADUATE RESEARCH AND STUDY
MECE E9001

Typically I offer 1-2 masters students per semster the oppertunity to participate in the ongoing research in my lab. Typical research projects may have any combination of the following tasks: design/optimization, robotics (kinematic analysis), theoretical study of new robotic architectures, programming, design and development of experimental setup, and literature review. Some of these projects are co-supervised by my existing Ph.D. students or post-docs.

undergaduate research projects

PROJECTS IN MECH ENGINEERING
MECE E3998

Prerequisites: Approval by faculty member who agrees to supervise the work. Undergraduate students (typically Juniors or Seniors) who want to get involved in research projects will be assigned a project based on the ongoing research in ARMA. Typically I take no more than underaduate 2-3students per a semester. The grade is based on a research plan that I make with the student during the first 2 weeks. A time commitment of 9-12 hours for 3 points credit is normally expected.

The projects may require some Pro/E design skills, some Matlab programming, and possibly some C++ programming. I ususally tailor the projects based on the lab needs and the background and interests of the student. If you are highly motivated I encourage you to discuss your interests with me while you are still at your first junior semster or even at the end of your sophomore year.