Course Details for A.Y. 2013/2014

Course Objectives

The course provides the basic methodologies for modeling, analysis and controller design for continuous-time linear time-invariant systems.

Course Content

• Frequency domain models of Linear Systems: Laplace Transform, Transfer Function, Block diagrams.
• Time domain models of Linear Systems:State space representation. BIBO stability. 
• Control specifications for transient and steady-state responses. Polynomial and sinusoidal disturbances rejection.
• The Routh-Hurwitz Criterion. PID controllers.
• Analysis and controller design using the root locus.
• Analysis and controller design using the eigenvalues assignment: controllability, observability, the separation principle.
• Reference inputs in state space representations.
• Controller design using MATLAB.
• Advanced topics in control theory.

Prerequisites and Learning Activities

Mathematical analysis

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Written and oral tests. The written test consists of two applicative exercises and one theoretical question, and will last 2 hours. The oral test will be held the same day of the written test. No computers, books, or notes are allowed.

Textbooks

• R. C. Dorf, R. H. Bishop, Modern Control Systems , Prentice Hall. 2008. Eleventh Edition    

Internet Resources

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