Technical electives in mechanical engr.

[Mr. A]

I am taking a course in mechanical vibrations next semester and was wondering if I should take a course in controls?

Does vibration and controls have any connection? It seems like they are used in different disciplines and knowledge in one don't help with other. I could be wrong.

Can someone explain what vibrations and controls are and in where in industry are they used?

Thanks.

 

[JSBeckton]

I recently went on a lot of co-op interviews and the #1 academic question was "Do you plan to take controls?" It seems to be a highly sought after skill.

 

[Cyrus]

It is required at my school, two semesters of it.

 

[leright]

For mechanical engineers FEA is very important. I'd say make sure you take an FEA class as a tech elective.

 

[Mr. A]

Thanks for your response. I will definitely look into it.

leright: I am taking finite element right now. It's a good skill to have.