ENGR 4368 Introduction to Control Systems

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of control systems. The main focus will be on techniques in classical control theory, including root-locus and Bode plots. Students will learn how to transform linear dynamical systems between state-space and frequency domains, and evaluate conditions for stability in each domain. Students will design controllers such as P, PI, PID, phase-lead, and phase-lag filters. Concepts of robust control, including tradeoffs between sensitivity and performance, will be emphasized throughout. Applications will range across electrical, mechanical, chemical, biomedical, aerospace, and biological systems.

Prerequisite

ENGR 3430 and ENGR 3364 with a grade of C or better