BEN/ELE 312 - Control Systems - Spring 2008


Objectives | Required Background | Acquired Knowledge | Disability-Related Accommodations | Outcomes |
Topics | Grading | Homework Info | Quiz/Exam/Project Info | Academic Calendar


Last updated: 1/24/2008

Up to date information on assignments, quizzes, etc. is available on the class Blackboard® site.

Instructor:

Can Isik, 223 Link Hall, cisik@syr.edu.
Office Hrs: Monday 1-2, Wednesday 12:30-1:30, Thursday 1-2.

Teaching Assistant:

Rajani Muraleedharan, 277 Link Hall, rmuralee@syr.edu.
Office Hrs: TBA

Class Schedule:

Class attendance is required! You must regularly attend the main section and either one of the two recitation sections.
Lecture M001TuTh3:30PM 4:50PMSOM 007
Recitation M002Tu5:00PM 5:55PMHall Lang 202
Recitation M003Th5:00PM 5:55PMCrouse Hinds 017

Important dates

Catalog Description

Review of LaPlace transforms and z-transforms, system modeling, transfer functions, feedback, stability. Analysis and design using computer tools. Applications of controls. Preq: ELE/BEN 351.

Textbook

Norman S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, Fifth Edition, Wiley, 2008
Student Companion Site

Course Objectives

This course provides an in-depth introduction to the field of Linear Control Systems with an emphasis on system design and analysis. Case studies and small projects offer experience with practical applications and computer-aided design tools used in industry. Control systems techniques will be applied to linear circuit design, modeling of electromechanical and biological systems, and feedback control of physical systems. Additional topics in digital control systems and modern applications will be added as time allows.

Topics

  1. Introduction (Ch 1)
  2. Review of Laplace transforms (Sect 2.1-2.3)
  3. System diagrams and models (Sect 2.4-2.11)
  4. Skip "State-Space" material (Ch 3)
  5. MATLAB tutorial
  6. Time-domain response of 1st and 2nd-order systems
  7. Electromechanical and biological system models, reduction of system diagrams, transfer functions
  8. Stability
  9. Steady-state errors
  10. Root locus and Bode plots using MATLAB
  11. Design using root locus and Bode plots

Grading

Exercise problems assigned regularlynot graded
Frequent 10-minute quizzes on lectures and exercise problems20%
MATLAB projects20%
Best 3 of 4 Exams (including the final exam)60%

Academic Integrity Policy: The Syracuse University Academic Integrity Policy holds students accountable for the integrity of the work they submit. Students should be familiar with the Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in written work. The policy also governs the integrity of work submitted in exams and assignments as well as the veracity of signatures on attendance sheets and other verifications of participation in class activities. Serious sanctions can result from academic dishonesty of any sort. For more information and the complete policy, see http://academicintegrity.syr.edu
I will use a web-based service called "turnitin.com" as a tool to learn about and minimize plagiarism. You will be able to use this tool in your other academic work, unless other instructors already utilize it in their classes. http://turnitin.com/static/training.html

Homework Info/Tentative

Homework problems will be assigned regularly, but not graded. Solutions will be discussed in detail during recitation sessions. Assignments and their summary solutions will be posted at the Bb site in Adobe Portable Document Format. If you have problems using solution files, try downloading the latest FREE Adobe Reader.

Quiz/Exam/Project Info

There will be frequent short quizzes, based on homework and class material. Some quizzes will be unannounced.

There will be three equally weighted, non-comprehensive exams with the schedule below, given during the main lecture period. Final exam is comprehensive, and equal in weight to the first three exams. The of the four exam scores will be dropped.
Exam #1Thu, Feb 14
Exam #2Thu, Mar 20
Exam #3Thu, Apr 24
Final Exam (optional)Tue, May 6, 7:15-9:15pm

There will be two Matlab projects.

Required Background

In order to succeed in this course, studens are expected to have the ability to: All of these skills can be acquired by successfully completing ELE/BEN 351.

Acquired Knowledge (Course Outcomes)

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to have the ability to:

Disability-Related Accommodations

In order to receive disability-related academic accommodations, students must first be registered with the Office of Disability Services (ODS), 804 University Avenue, Room 309, 315-443-4498. Students who require disability-related accommodations must have a current Accommodation Authorization Letter from ODS to provide to the instructor. The accommodations that are authorized in the letter should be discussed and agreed upon with the instructor. Accommodations, such as exam administration, are not provided retroactively; therefore, planning for accommodations at the beginning of the semester is necessary. For more information please go to the website of the Office of Disability Services: http://disabilityservices.syr.edu/

Program Outcomes

This course contributes to the learning outcomes designated by ABET as described in the table below. (0: None, 1: Slight Contribution, 2: Moderate Contribution, 3: Strong Contribution.)

ABET OutcomesContribution
(a)an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (3)
(b)an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (1)
(c)an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (3)
(d)an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (2)
(e)an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (3)
(f)an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (1)
(g)an ability to communicate effectively (2)
(h)the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (1)
(i)a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (2)
(j)a knowledge of contemporary issues (2)
(k)an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (3)
Additional EE OutcomesContribution
(l)An ability to think critically as evidenced by skills in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, argumentation, and reflection (3)
(m)An understanding of the concept and process of modeling of electrical systems (3)
(n)An ability to design and conduct experiments in electrical systems as well as to analyze and interpret data (1)
(o)An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs of electrical systems (3)
(p)An ability to identify, formulate and solve electrical engineering problems (3)
Additional CE OutcomesContribution
(l)An ability to think critically as evidenced by skills in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, argumentation, and reflection. (3)
(m)An understanding of principles of construction of computing systems. (0)
(n)An understanding of abstraction and refinement of computing systems. (0)
(o)An ability to predict and reason about design correctness and performance of computing systems. (0)
(p)An ability to use methods and practices to design correct and reliable computing systems. (0)
(q)An ability to test and verify that computing systems are in fact correct and reliable. (0)