Syllabus ( ELEC 429 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Digital Control Systems |
Course code: |
ELEC 429 |
Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuad ALIEW
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ECTS credits: |
6 |
GTU credits: |
3 () |
Year, Semester: |
4, Fall and Spring |
Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
To provide basic understanding of principles and design tools of discrete time control systems. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Grasp basic understanding of principles and design tools of control theory.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
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Employ modern techniques and operate technical devices
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Comprehend physical systems modeling
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
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Employ modern techniques and operate technical devices
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Design controllers according to specified performance criteria
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
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Employ modern techniques and operate technical devices
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Analyze systems frequency response
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
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Employ modern techniques and operate technical devices
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Introduction to Digital Control |
Week 2: |
Signal Conversion and Preprocessing |
Week 3: |
The z-transform |
Week 4: |
Transfer Function, Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs |
Week 5: |
Design Using State Variables-1 |
Week 6: |
Design Using State Variables-2 |
Week 7: |
Midterm Exam |
Week 8: |
Controllability, Observability and Stability |
Week 9: |
Time Domain/ z-Domain Analysis |
Week 10: |
Frequency Domain Analysis |
Week 11: |
Design of Discrete Data Control Systems-1 |
Week 12: |
Design of Discrete Data Control Systems-2 |
Week 13: |
Quadratic Optimal Control |
Week 14: |
General Review |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
Digital Control Systems, Benjamin Kuo, Second Edition, 2007, Oxford University Press, ISBN-13:978-0195686203 |
Recommended readings: |
1- Discrete-Time Control Systems, Katsuhiko Ogata, Second Edition, 1995, Prentice-Hall. 2- Digital Control System Analysis and Design, Charles L. Phillips, H. Troy Nagle, 1995, Prentice Hall.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
7 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
Project: |
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0 |
Homework: |
5,11 |
30 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
13 |
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Own studies outside class: |
3 |
14 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
3 |
5 |
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Term project: |
12 |
2 |
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Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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Quiz: |
1 |
2 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
12 |
1 |
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Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
12 |
1 |
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Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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