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
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54662
Section PR01
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54661
Section PR02
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54660
Section PR03
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54659
Section PR04
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 57306
Section PR05
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54666
Section WS01
Size 63
Available 63
Class number 54665
Section WS02
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 54664
Section WS03
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 54663
Section WS04
Size 70
Available 70
Mawson Lakes
Class number 54656
Section PR01
Size 35
Available 35
Class number 54655
Section PR02
Size 35
Available 35
Class number 54658
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54657
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 55128
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 55127
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
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