Control Systems 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

• 436-204 Systems Modelling

or

• 431-221 Fundamentals of Signals and ­Systems.

Upon completion students should be familiar with the concepts and terminology of classical linear control design including lead, lag and lag-lead controllers and PID control; know how to draw and analyse Nyquist plots and the root locus; be familiar with the basics of digital controlling including quantisation, ADC, DAC, Z-transforms and design by emulation; understand the principles of filtering and amplification; including filter design, signal conditioning, sensor characteristics and non-linear effects; be able to perform and analyse Fast Fourier Transforms and Discrete Fourier Transforms; and understand how to program PLCs.

• One 3-hour end-of-semester examination (70%);
• Two assignments each up to 15 pages (20%) and
• One laboratory report of up to 15 pages (10%), to be submitted throughout the semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity
• Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom