CSU, Chico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 482: Control Systems Design

Prerequisites: EECE 365

Required for EE majors

Catalog Description: Modeling, analysis and simulation of dynamic system performance.  Control system design for continuous systems using both analog and digital controller design techniques. 3.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.

Course Prerequisite by topics:

The Laplace Transform, Frequency Response, State Space modeling and analysis of linear systems, Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform, System Modeling, Transfer Functions and Stability, Computer simulation using MATLAB.

Course Objectives:

• Understand and analyze control systems, and develop their performance specifications
• Design controllers to meet specifications
• Use MATLAB to simulate, analyze and aid the design of control systems.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• develop mathematical models of control components and systems
• be able to simplify block diagrams and calculate transfer functions and state space models of linear, time-invariant systems
• formulate and/or utilize specifications needed to design system controllers
• test a linear system for stability by determining the system's pole locations
• test a linear system for controllability and observability
• use the Root Locus method to design specific controller structures to meet design specifications
• develop and run a computer simulation of a control system using MATLAB

Class/Laboratory schedule:

• One hundred and fifty minutes a week lecture
• One hundred minutes a week activity

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes and Objective:

This course makes significant contributions the following program outcomes:

• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

This course supports the achievement of the following elements of the program objective:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
• Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components.
• Achieve success in graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation in order to succeed personally and contribute to employer success.

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