Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have comprehension of some typical industrial automation processes or systems including PLC systems and SCADA systems
• Have comprehension of fundamental concepts and terms of non-linear systems and non-linear control theory
• Have comprehension of Lyapunov’s methods for stability analysis and non-linear control theory

Skills

• Be able to use basic mathematical tools for analysing the response and stability of non-linear systems
• Be able to apply the acquired knowledge to handle some small-sized industrial automation systems
• Be able to apply selected methods for non-linear control design using software tools
• Be able to judge the usefulness of the applied methods
• Be able to relate the methods to applications in industry

Competences

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems within the area of control and surveillance systems
• Independently be able to be a part of professional and interdisciplinary development work within the area of control and surveillance systems

Type of instruction

The course is taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects or self-studies including e-learning.

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