Compliant Mechanism Design
Compliant Mechanism Design
MECH&AE XLC C294A
This course is part of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) Master of Science in Engineering Online (MSOL) program. It is available only to students pre-approved by HSSEAS. For more information visit msol.ucla.edu.
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $4,700.00
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About This Course
MAE C294A. Compliant Mechanism Design. (Prof. Hopkins, J.) Formerly numbered 294A. Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: linear algebra. Advanced compliant mechanism synthesis approaches, modeling techniques, and optimization tools. Fundamentals of flexible constraint theory, principles of constraint-based design, projective geometry, screw theory kinematics, and freedom and constraint topologies. Applications: precision motion stages, general purpose flexure bearings, microstructural architectures, MEMs, optical mounts, and nanoscale positioning systems. Hands-on exercises include build- your-own flexure kits, CAD and FEA simulations, and term project. Concurrently scheduled with course C162B. Letter grading.
Summer 2026 Schedule
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Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
409223
Fee:
$4,700.00
Online
Notes
Restricted course.
1. Please contact the Master of Science Online (MSOL) program at admissions@seas.ucla.edu or (310) 825-6542 for approval.
2. Once approved, you may submit a petition to enroll (PTE) request through this website. Click "add to cart" to apply for enrollment.
Deadline
No refunds after July 02, 2026