About the course Introduction to Computer Control Systems 5hp

• 12 lectures
• 8 problem-solving tutorials
• 3 computer labs
• 1 process lab (mandatory)
• 2 hand-ins (yields bonus points)
• 1 final exam (mandatory)

The course requires approximately 71h out-of-class + 62h in-class studies = 133h, corresponding to 5hp.

Course goals

To pass the course, the student must know the following:

• definite basic concepts in control theory
• compute the connections between models of linear dynamical systems, in the form of differential equations, transfer functions, time- and frequency responses, and state-space descriptions.
• analyze linear dynamical systems with respect to stability, stationary properties, controllability, observability, as well as quickness and damping.
• evaluate feedback systems with respect to stability and robustness to noise and model errors.
• interpret and use graphical methods and tools, such as block diagrams, root locus, Bode diagrams, Nyquist diagrams.
• explain how simple controllers (PID and state feedback) as well as control structures (feedforward and cascade control) works
• formulate discrete-time implementations and their corresponding properties.
• design simple controllers based on given specifications
• design a state observer for estimation of states in a state-space model as well as explain how it works.

Course literature

Book options:

• T. Glad, L. Ljung, Reglerteknik Grundläggande teori, 4:th edition, Studentlitteratur, 2006, ISBN 10: 91-44-02275-1, ISBN 13: 978-91-44-02275-8
• G. Franklin, J. Powell, A. Emami-Naeini, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, Global Edition (7th), Pearson, 2014, ISBN: 9781292068909.

Exercise Manual:
Exercise Manual for Automatic Control och Solutions Manual for Automatic Control. Can be downloaded as PDF at Studentportalen.