School of Engineering and Mines University of North Dakota Mechanical Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course:

ME 424 Dynamic Systems and Controls ....................................... 3 Credits Prerequisites: ENGR 202, ME 322, Math 266 Marcellin Zahui, Ph.D. Office: Upson II 269 Phone: 777-3716 Email: Marcellin.Zahui@und.edu

Instructor:

Office Hours: Monday 10-11 Textbook: Tuesday Appointment Wednesday 10-11 Thursday Appointment Friday Appointment

Modern Control System -- eleventh Edition Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop

Course Goal: The purpose of this course is to teach students the fundamentals of linear, continuous feedback control systems with applications. The course covers how physical phenomena can be described via mathematical expressions in the form of differential equations. Subsequently, using the Laplace transformation input/output relationships for the physical phenomena may be expressed in terms of transfer functions. Analytical tools such as Root Locus and Bode plots may then be used to describe stability and system performance and allow the control system engineer to tailor a system to the desired response. Classical techniques of error analysis, pole placement, and frequency analysis are presented and used. PID and other compensation methods are covered. Computer software, including Matlab, and Simulink are used to assist in developing transfer functions, drawing root loci, and numerical simulations of control systems. Course Objectives: Successful completion of this course provides the student with several skills in control system analysis and design, including:
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Differentiate between linear and nonlinear systems.

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Apply Laplace transformation to solve linear, constant coefficient differential equations and evaluate the steady-state behavior of dynamic systems. 3. Apply root-locus to assess stability and performance of closed-loop control systems. 4. Design feedback control systems for dynamic systems to satisfy time domain performance requirements.
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Point Values: Two Exams....................................................................................... 40% Homework Assignments ............................................................... 10/5% Quiz .............................................................................................. 10% One Project .................................................................................. 15/20% Final Exam ....................................................................................... 25% 90+ 80+ 70+ 60+ 0-59

Grading:

A B C D F

Ground Rules: 1. Student cheating in any way on exams or individual assignments will fail the course. 2. No make-up tests are scheduled. If you miss an exam, the final exam will count 45%. 4. All tests/exams are closed book and closed notes, with a one page formula sheet allowed. 5. No cell phones or any wireless enabled device allowed in test area. 6. Homework will be assigned throughout the semester. No late homework will be accepted 7. One or two problems will be graded for each set of homework. However you are required to solve all the problems. Points will be subtracted from your grade for every missing problem. The mark of zero will be given for the set if the graded problems are missing. 8. Homework must follow these guidelines: Assignments must be done on loose sheets of paper and stapled. Use only one side of the paper and be neat and organized. Print your name on the front sheet Students are encouraged to consult their peers and their instructor if they run into problems. Consulting is allowed, not copying. This is your own work Students should inform me beforehand if an assignment will be late 9. Attendance, attitude, class participation and effort can and will be used to change borderline grades up or down.

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10. Blackboard is the primary communication tool; make sure that your email is current. Exams Exam I ............................................................................................................10/11/2013 Exam II ..........................................................................................................11/22/2013 Final Exam (10:15am) ...................................................................................12/16/2013 Tentative Course topics See course matrix for more details You are expected to learn MATLAB on your own; however you will receive handouts and example problems will be solved during lectures. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction to Control Systems Mathematical Models of Systems State Variables Models Feedback Control System Characteristics The performance of Feedback Control Systems The stability of Linear Feedback Systems The Root Locus Methods Frequency response methods Stability in frequency domain

Exam Format 1. Exam I and II will have two problems and one lecture question. 2. The final exam is comprehensive and will have 4 problems and two lecture questions.

Disability/Access: If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an appointment with me. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office (190 McCannel Hall, 777-3425 v/tty).

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