ME EN 431
(Me En-EC En 483) Design of Control Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Classical frequency response and time domain design of control systems. State variable control and computer simulation of control systems.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Final Value Theorem
Learning Outcome
Ability to use the final value theorem to predict steady state behavior.
Title
Using Equations and Functions
Learning Outcome
Ability to model dynamic systems using differential equations, transfer functions, and state space equations.
Title
State Space Techniques
Learning Outcome
Ability to design feedback systems using state space techniques.
Title
Using Software to Simulate Dynamics and Control
Learning Outcome
Ability to simulate dynamic systems and feedback controllers using modern programming languages.
