Unit information: Control 2 in 2011/12

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Unit name Control 2
Unit code EENG23000
Credit points 10
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Dr. Holliday
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

EENG17300, EMAT10100 or EMAT10004
Co-requisites

EENG21000
School/department Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

In this unit, the concepts of classical control theory are introduced. These are applied to the analysis and design of control systems, with particular emphasis on root locus, Bode and Nyquist techniques. Lectures are supported by laboratory work on stability analysis and position control.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will have a foundation in classical control theory and will be able to analyse and specify system performance parameters. This will include an understanding of the relative merits and implementation of various design methodologies in order to design control schemes to meet a particular specification.

Assessment Information

Name: Lab Test WebCT

Type:Test

% of final mark: 10

Description: Test based upon the laboratory assignment

Name: Terminal Exam

Type: Exam

% of final mark: 90

Description: 2 hour written paper. Section A: Compulsory question. Section B: Answer 2 questions from a choice of 3

Reading and References

  • Nise, Norman S., Control Systems Engineering, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0470169974
  • Dorf, Richard C. & Bishop, Robert H., Modern Control Systems 11th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0132451921

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