This course is intended to introduce students to concepts and techniques of classical control. The main goal is to enable students to analyze linear control systems.
Course Introduction and overview of control systems
Lecture
2. Week
Mathematical model of a dynamic system
Lecture, lab
3. Week
Analysis of Dynamic Response I – Laplace Transform
Lecture, lab
4. Week
Analysis of Dynamic Response II – Time Domain Specifications, Stability
Lecture, lab
5. Week
Block Diagram Representation
Lecture, lab
6. Week
Analysis of Feedback
Lecture, lab
7. Week
Introduction to Digital Control
Lecture, lab
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Root locus design method I
Lecture, lab
10. Week
Root locus design method II
Lecture, lab
11. Week
Frequency-response design methods I
Lecture, lab
12. Week
Frequency-response design methods II
Lecture, lab
13. Week
State Space Design
Lecture, lab
14. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, lab
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Determine the time and frequency response of a control system using poles and zeros of its transfer function.
LO-2
Ability to characterize time domain specifications of linear systems
LO-3
Ability to perform block diagram reduction of a complex system.
LO-4
Ability to perform analysis of linear feedback control systems.
LO-5
Ability to use Root locus design method.
LO-6
Ability to use Frequency response design method
LO-7
To gain hands on experience modelling and analyzing control systems using Matlab simulations.
