Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module Instrumentation on the 3rd semester or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have insight of transfer functions described via the Laplace formulation, including feature analysis, such as poles, zeros, and analogue/digital implementation
• Have the insight of first-principle modelling and verification by experiments
• Be able to linearize non-linear system models in order to approximate them by linear models
• Have insight into real-time aspects in relation to digital systems communicating with other analogue and/or digital systems

Skills

• Be able to analyse and select methods for modelling of physical systems, such as electric, electro-mechanical, thermal and fluid dynamical systems, or power electronic systems at a level where the resulting models can be utilized in a control system design
• Be able to apply selected modeling techniques for modeling dynamic systems and simulating them
• Be able to analyse the open-loop and closed-loop system features and specify system performances in transfer function descriptions
• Be able to apply basic linear control techniques for analysis and design of a control system based on a given specification 

Competences

• Be able to apply different modelling techniques to illustrate dynamic system’s features and performance for control design purpose

• Be able to simulate the obtained mathematical model by employing some simulation tools, such as Matlab/Simulink.
• Be able to analyse, design and implement a control solution for a given specific regulation problem, by using fundamental control theories 

Type of instruction

Project based, project oriented project work in groups. 

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Control Systems
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project Oral examination with internal adjudicator based on a presentation seminar and project report.
ECTS	15
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​studieadministration/​