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ME 210: Linear Control Systems

 

Instructor:
Gerardo Diaz
Office # 382 (S&E building)

Syllabus:
  • Introduction.
  • Introduction to classical control theory.
  • State space description of dynamic systems.
  • Matrix algebra.
  • Vectors and linear vector spaces.
  • Simultaneous linear equations.
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
  • Stability.
  • Controllability and observability.
  • Relationship with transfer function descriptions.
  • Design of linear feedback control systems.
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    Text:
    Brogan, W.L., Modern Control Theory. Prentice Hall, 3rd Ed., 1991.

    Additional References:
    Friedland, B., Control System Design. McGraw-Hill, 1986.

    Rohrs, C.E, Melsa, J.L, and Schultz, D.G., Linear Control Systems. McGraw-Hill, 1993.

    Schmeider, H. and Barker, G.P., Matrices and Linear Algebra. Dover, 1989.

     


    Grades:
    Final grade is based on cumulative points from homework assignments, project, and exams. Homework assignements (25%), project (25%), midterm exam (20%), and final exam (30%)



    The handouts and HW solutions for the class will be posted on UCMCROPS.