Fundamentals of Systems and Control

Semester 1 · 42411 · Bachelor in Electronics and Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering · 6CP · EN

The course covers the following topics:
1. Introduction
a. Time response of 1st/2nd order systems
b. Block diagrams
c. Linear stability
d. Effects of feedback
2. Classical Control
a. root locus – fundamental ideas
b. frequency methods – fundamental ideas and design approach
3. Basics of Digital Control (time-permitting)

Lecturers: Karl Dietrich von Ellenrieder

Teaching Hours: 36
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: Attendance at lectures and exercises is strongly recommended. Attendance at examinations is required

Course Topics
The basic principles of dynamics systems modelling, stability and automatic control for linear time-invariant systems are presented.

Teaching format
Classroom lectures and in-class exercises

Educational objectives
The course belongs to the type "caratterizzanti - ingegneria elettronica".The course introduces the fundamentals of linear control theory. Topics covered include: The dynamic response of 1st and 2nd order systems; linear stability; root locus stability analysis; control design and stability analysis in the frequency domain; and time-permitting, basics of digital control systems. The course is aimed at 1st/2nd year undergraduate level students and focuses on building understanding and intuition. Examples and exercises that use Matlab and Simulink will be given.

Assessment
Formative assessment Form: Exercises Length /duration: 24 hours total Summative assessment Form : Exercises (30%) and Final Exam (70%) Length/duration: 4 hours

Evaluation criteria
In-Class Exercises: Completeness and correctness of answers; level of understanding Written Final Exam: Completeness and correctness of answers. Students are required to receive an overall grade of greater than 60/100 points (final mark of 18/30) to pass the course.

Required readings

Lecture notes and exercises will be available on Teams.

Supplementary readings

Additional books and articles may be recommended by the instructor during the course

Further information
Subject Librarian: David Gebhardi, David.Gebhardi@unibz.it and Ilaria Miceli, Ilaria.Miceli@unibz.it Software used : Matlab and Simulink.

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