ECE 118: Intro Mechatronics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Technologies involved in mechatronics (intelligent electro-mechanical systems) and techniques necessary to integrate these technologies into mechatronic systems. Topics include electronics (A/D, D/A converters, opamps, filters, power devices), software program design (event-driven programming, state machine-based design), DC and stepper motors, basic sensing, and basic mechanical design (machine elements and mechanical CAD). Combines lab component of structured assignments with a large and open-ended team project. Students who enrolled in this class will learn how to solve engineering problems using the C Programming Language. Cannot receive credit for this course and ECE 218.
Average GPA: 3.39
Grade distribution records: 372 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 26 | 7.0% |
| A | 81 | 21.8% |
| A- | 66 | 17.7% |
| B+ | 72 | 19.4% |
| B | 72 | 19.4% |
| B- | 31 | 8.3% |
| C+ | 12 | 3.2% |
| C | 1 | 0.3% |
| D | 1 | 0.3% |
| F | 4 | 1.1% |
| P | 1 | 0.3% |
| S | 1 | 0.3% |
| W | 4 | 1.1% |
Based on 372 student grade records across 7 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Tae Myung Huh 141 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Gabriel Hugh Elkaim 132 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Michael Wehner 54 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Aviv Elor 45 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Pavlo George Vlastos 45 students, Average GPA 3.28