Course title
Q2691000
Introduction to Control Engineering

 nicodimus retdian
Course description
This course provides fundamentals of the control engineering, which is applied to various automation devices. The main topics of the class are Laplace transforms, transfer functions, transient characteristics, block diagrams and frequency characteristics.
Purpose of class
Students have to master fundamentals of control engineering. Credits of this course are required in order to take the "Basic Control Engineering"
Goals and objectives
  1. Understanding of the Laplace transforms for solving simple differential equations
  2. Derivation of transfer functions and transient characteristics in some simple models
  3. Construction of block diagrams of simple control systems
  4. Understanding of frequency characteristics
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Importance of control Check summary of the class, the goals and objectives. 190minutes
2. Definition and theorems of Laplace transforms Verify theorems of Laplace transform. 190minutes
3. Solution of differential equations by Laplace transforms Work on exercises that are related to Laplace transform. 190minutes
4. Modeling of dynamical systems Work on exercises that are related to dynamic systems. 190minutes
5. Description of systems with transfer functions Understand and review the meaning of the transfer function. 190minutes
6. Transient characteristics of first-order lag systems Verify transient characteristics of first-order lag system. 190minutes
7. Summary of the past, Midterm exam Understand and review the contents of the first half. 190minutes
8. Transient characteristics of second-order lag systems Verify transient characteristics of second-order lag systems. 190minutes
9. Block diagrams Work on exercises that are related to Block diagrams. 190minutes
10. Frequency characteristics and frequency transfer functions Understand and review the meaning of frequency characteristics and frequency transfer functions. 190minutes
11. Frequency characteristics of first-order lag systems Derive frequency characteristics of first-order lag systems. 190minutes
12. Frequency characteristics of second-order lag systems Derive frequency characteristics of second-order lag systems. 190minutes
13. Bode diagrams, Vector trajectories Understand and review the meaning of bode diagrams and vector trajectories. 190minutes
14. Summary of the past, Final exam Understand and review the all contents of the lecture. 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Intermediate examination Final examination Total.
1. 25% 25%
2. 25% 10% 35%
3. 15% 15%
4. 25% 25%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Comprehensive evaluation with intermediate examination (50%) and final examination (50%)
Students need at least 60% of maximum score to get the credit
Textbooks and reference materials
Handouts will be prepared.
Prerequisites
Credit earning of "Mathematics for Systems and Control" is prerequisite.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 13:30-17:00 on Mon.-Wed.: appointment by email and consultation if necessary
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 08:09:02 JST 2018