Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Be able to comprehend time-domain analysis of continuous-time systems
• Be able to comprehend frequency response analysis of continuous-time systems
• Be able to apply the basic rules in discrete control theory including having knowledge about sampling systems, zero-order-hold and the influence of time delays
• Have knowledge and comprehension within the basic features of MATLAB as a programming language

Skills

• Be able to analyse and to design time-invariant linear continuous-time control systems using classical methods
• Be able to analyse different design and compensation methods in control engineering
• Be able to apply discrete equivalents for continuous transfer functions
• Be able to analyse, design and implement digital control systems
• Be able to use commercial simulation software as a control system design tool
• Be able to use the simple plotting facilities in MATLAB
• Be able to use data analysis routines in MATLAB

Competences

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems

Type of instruction

The course will be taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects and self-study.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student

Exam

Exams