Advanced Topics in Control

This subject is not offered in 2015.

200 hours

Enrolment in a research higher degree (Masters or PhD) in Engineering

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AIMS

Control is about optimising properties of a system by making use of feedback. This subject is intended to give students a rigorous introduction to the theory and techniques in several advanced areas of control with applications to electrical, electronic and systems engineering.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The course content will include a selection of topics from:

1. Advanced linear control
2. Advanced non-linear control, including:

• Robust control
• Adaptive control
• Stochastic control

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:

1. Understanding of the basic theory underlying a number of areas of control
2. Apply advanced results in linear and non-linear control theory to solve a range of relevant problems

• Continuous assessment of homework assignments, not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester requiring (approximately 50-60 hours of work per student), worth 40%.
• Final examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 60%.

Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 and 2 are assessed in the final exam and through submitted homework assignments.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• 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
• Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so
• 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
• Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship