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