ECE 3551
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro Feedback
Course Description:
Provides fundamental concepts in feedback control systems design and analysis.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3050 (352).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 551.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Achieve competence in applying fundamental concepts in feedback control systems, design, and analysis techniques
Become familiar with the application of knowledge gained in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering courses to derive mathematical models of typical engineering systems to be controlled
Be exposed to applying control systems concepts in preparation for work in multi-disciplinary teams, and learn how to identify, formulate, and solve control problems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modeling of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Block diagrams | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Principles of feedback | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Open loop response and time domain specifications | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stability and Routh criterion | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Root locus construction | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lead/lag compensator design using root locus | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bode plots and stability (gain and phase) margins. Nyquist criterion | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stability of systems with time delays | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lead/lag and PID compensator design using Bode plots | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Robust control. Internal model control | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Digital and sampled-data control systems | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterm 1 | 15% |
| Midterm 2 | 15% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Design Project | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Control Systems | Richard C. Dorf & Robert H. Bishop |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
Update goals to reflect mastery levels
Basic Course Overview: