Course overview
Control systems are used across many engineering disciplines to ensure that a dynamical system operates as intended. This applied and practical course introduces control systems by examining the various classes of dynamical system, introducing simulation tools to gain understanding of their properties. Linear systems feedback control theory is introduced and treated with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Time domain and frequency domain tools are introduced to cover concepts of control systems specifications, performance, and design.
- Dynamical Systems
- Control System Concepts
- Control System Design
Course learning outcomes
- Explain and generalise key concepts in the field of automatic control and how control systems are used and considered in industry including ethical and sustainability factors
- Model and simulate linear and nonlinear dynamical systems in both time and frequency domains
- Analyse the response and performance of dynamical systems against various criteria in both time and frequency domains
- Design and tune simple control systems, including PID, using standard approaches
- Apply signal processing and real time control system design in hardware for controlling real plant equipment
- Perform a systematic analysis on an open-ended control systems design problem and document the results formally
Degree list
The following degrees include this course