CSCI 298 / ECE 298:  Fuzzy Logic and Control

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Spring 1999 Schedule Information

TRACS Call#	Section	Act	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
15075	CSCI 298C-01	DIS	TR	0930-1045	OCNL 247	Juliano
15219	ECE  298C-01

Prerequisites

• Junior-level standing
• Some knowledge of the following:
  • set theory, logic
  • probability and statistics
  • linear algebra
  • programming and algorithms

  (When in doubt, please see the Instructor to verify eligibility.)

Description

(This course is a special topic offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Exploration of selected topics in computer science.)

An introduction to fuzzy logic and fuzzy set theory with special emphasis on the design and implementation of fuzzy control systems. Topics include the mathematical foundations of fuzzy sets, properties of fuzzy systems, nonadaptive fuzzy control, adaptive fuzzy control, and others.

Required Text

Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications Timothy J. Ross, 1995. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York. ISBN 0-07-053917-0

Recommended/Supplementary Material:

Fuzzy Set Theory: Foundations and Applications George J. Klir, Ute St. Clair, & Bo Yuan, 1997. Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. ISBN 0-13-341058-7

Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic: Theory and Applications George J. Klir & Bo Yuan, 1995. Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. ISBN 0-13-101171-5

Additional Requirements/Expectations

This class will also require supplementary reading, some research, and possibly class presentation of an individual/group project. The supplementary reading will include seminal papers in the field of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic. Students are to develop an understanding of the fundamental terminology, notations, etc. required to conduct research in fuzzy logic.

A final project is also expected of all students in this class. The project may involve an in-depth study of an existing fuzzy system or the (re-)design of a fuzzy control system for a particular application.

Undergraduate students will be allowed to work in groups for the final project, but graduate students will be expected to work individually.

Objectives

1. To become familiar with the fundamental concepts of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic.
2. To become competent in recognizing the feasibility and applicability of the design and implementation of fuzzy control system for specific application areas.
3. To develop a sufficient understanding of fuzzy control system design and how it impacts control systems design and performance.

Grade Evaluation

This course is designed to give students an equal opportunity of exposure to both Theory and Practice. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency on both the theoretical and practical aspects of this course.

Theoretical Component  (50%)
	40%		In-Class Quizzes
	30%		Midterm Exam
	30%		Final Exam
Practical Component  (50%)
	50%		Written Homework
	50%		Project(s)

Students are required to earn a C or better in both the Theoretical and the Practical components; otherwise, the minimum of the scores of the two components will be used to calculate the student's final grade.

Final Grades

Final grades shall be expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible score of all evaluated materials. Letter grades will be given according to the following scheme:

Real Interval	Letter Grade	University Definition
[96.25,100.00]	A	Superior Work
[92.50, 96.25)	A-
[88.75, 92.50)	B+	Very Good Work
[85.00, 88.75)	B
[81.25, 85.00)	B-
[77.50, 81.25)	C+	Adequate Work
[73.75, 77.50)	C
[70.00, 73.75)	C-
[66, 70)	D+	Minimally Acceptable Work
[60, 66)	D
[ 0, 60)	F	Unacceptable Work

Note:  It is Dr. J's policy not to assign a final grade of D or D+ to graduate students. Hence,
graduate students with a class standing less than C- (70%) earn a final grade of F.

Attendance/Exams

Attendance will not be checked. However, you are responsible for ALL subject matter and procedural information discussed in class (topics may be covered in the exams). If the instructor is notified beforehand as to why an exam cannot be taken as scheduled (and the reasons are approved and decided to be valid by the instructor), the student may take the exam at an earlier date/time.

The Final Exam is comprehensive.

Absolutely no makeup test will be given for any missed exam. Excused absences will only be considered as defined in the University Catalog.

Assignments and Quizzes

Students are expected to submit all Assignments and Projects to earn a passing grade for the course. Otherwise, the instructors have the option of lowering the student's final grade by at least 1 letter grade.

Quizzes are normally given toward the end of the class period. Quiz schedules will, generally, not be announced. No make-up will be given for missed quizzes, unless the student has sufficient documentation that verifies inability to take the quiz as scheduled. It will be the student's responsibility not to miss any or too many quizzes during the semester.

Tentative Schedule

(In order to expose the student to both the theory of fuzzy sets and its applications, about half of the semester will be devoted to the fundamentals of fuzzy set theory. The remaining half of the semester will focus on applying and extending these theories by investigating application areas in engineering and computer science.)

The following tentative schedule is subject to changes without notice:

Week	Chapter	Coverage/Comments
1	1	Introduction
2	2	Classical sets and fuzzy sets
3	3	Classical relations and fuzzy relations
4	4	Membership functions
5	5	Fuzzy-to-crisp conversions and methods for defuzzification
6	6	Fuzzy arithmetic, numbers, vectors, and the Extension Principle
7	7	Classical logic and fuzzy logic   (Project topics to be decided.)
8	8	Fuzzy rule-based systems      Midterm Exam, class time
9	9	Fuzzy nonlinear simulation
10	10	Fuzzy decision making
11	11	Fuzzy classification
12	13	Fuzzy control systems
13	13	Special forms of fuzzy control
14		Designing intelligent systems, plus other special topics
15		(In-class project presentations.)
16		Final Exam, as scheduled (see Class Schedule)

Additional topics will be covered, as time permits. Topical selection will be based on the instructor's current research interests, student backgrounds and interests, etc.

Grade Disputes

Students have the whole semester to inquire their class standing and to contest any perceived grade discrepancies. You are expected to adhere to the following procedure when resolving disagreements with any given score, grading, or calculated class standing:

1. Submit, in writing, a detailed description of the disagreement in question. This must be submitted within a week after the item in question was announced, posted, or distributed. The document must have the student's signature and the date when the student signed it. There should also be an area where the professor can sign and date the document as to when it was received.

2. The professor will sign and date the said document once it is received. At that time, the professor and student may discuss the discrepancy or an appointment may be made so that both professor and student can review the said disagreement.

3. The professor will make a decision on the matter no later than one (1) week after the discussion in item #2 above. This decision and any related settlement will be made in writing, and a copy of this document will immediately be returned to the student.

Other Matters

Students are responsible for reading and being aware of the following:

• Academic Policies
• Academic Integrity
• Students with Disabilities
• CSU-Chico's Computing Resources P olicy

Dr. Juliano does not hold regular office hours during finals week. However, appointments may be made if necessary (availability based on that week's schedule). Walk-ins are welcome only if his office door is open.

Under no circumstances should students inquire (in person, through the phone, etc.) About their final grades during finals week and the week after. Dr. Juliano will post final grades (for students requesting such) as soon as they are available. If a student wishes to contest any perceived grade discrepancies this late in the semester, the above procedure must be followed; however, all such matters must be settled before final grades are submitted to the Registrar's Office.