Credits:
Semesters Offered
Learning Objectives
In this course the student will develop and/or refine the following areas of knowledge:
- General engineering problem formulation, organization, solution, and solution optimization methodologies
- Mathematical descriptions of systems
- Analysis in time and frequency domains
- Control systems analysis and stability
- Transfer functions
- Block diagrams
- Design of feedback systems
- State-space analysis and controller design
- Linear algebra and linear differential equations
- MATLAB environment
Topics Covered
- Laplace Transforms
- Transfer Functions
- System Modeling: Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical
- Transient Response: 1st Order, 2nd Order
- Block Diagrams
- Steady State Error
- Stability
- Root Locus
- Gain Adjustment/Generalized Root Locus
- Compensation: PI, PD, PID
- Bode Plots
- Phase and Gain Margin
Learning Outcomes
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an ability to communicate effectively
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Additional Course Information
Textbook
Control Systems Engineering, 7th Ed., by Norman S. Nise, John Wiley & Sons, 2015. ISBN : 978-1-118-17051-9
Class/Laboratory Schedule
- Two 50 minute lectures and one 110 minute discussion each week
Last Updated By
Dr. Munther Hassouneh, June 2017