Introduction to feedback control, system modeling, stability analysis, and controller design techniques.
About this course
ELNX 2610 introduces the core principles of feedback control, covering system modeling, stability analysis, and controller design techniques. You will learn how to represent physical systems mathematically and predict their behaviour under various conditions. The course places a strong emphasis on practical application, preparing you to design and tune controllers for real-world engineering challenges.
Throughout the term, you will work through case studies that illustrate the transition from theoretical analysis to hands-on implementation. You will use simulation software to test your designs before evaluating them in the lab. This course is a cornerstone for students pursuing careers in automation, robotics, and industrial electronics.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Model dynamic systems using transfer functions and block diagrams
- Analyze system stability using root locus and frequency response methods
- Design proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers for specified performance criteria
- Simulate control system behaviour using industry-standard software tools
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm Examination | 30 |
| Laboratory Reports | 25 |
| Control System Design Project | 25 |
| Final Examination | 20 |