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Advanced Control Systems (ELEN90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: dnesic@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides an introduction to modern control theory with a particular focus on design of advanced control laws via state-space methods and optimal control. The role of feedback in control design will be reinforced within this context, alongside the role of optimisation techniques in control system synthesis.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
State-space models - first-order vector differential/difference equations; Lyapunov stability; linearisation; discretisation; Kalman decomposition (observable, detectable, reachable and stabilisable subspaces); state-feedback and pole placement; output-feedback and observer design in both continuous-time and discrete-time.
Optimal control - dynamic programming; linear quadratic regulation in both continuous-time and discrete-time. Model predictive control in discrete-time; moving-horizon with constraints.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Apply fundamental state-space-techniques in the analysis and design of linear feedback control systems, as they arise in a variety of contexts
- Formulate and solve constrained optimisation problems for control system synthesis
- Use software tools to simulate and design the linear behaviour of automatic control systems.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed the following skills:
- 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
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
(prior to 2011, ELEN30001 Control 1 OR MCEN30008 Control Systems 1)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ELEN40007 Control 2 (Advanced Control)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous assessment of 4 quizzes throughout the semester (weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12) each lasting 30 minutes. Approximately 20-25 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 20% |
Continuous assessment of submitted workshop report completed in small groups (2-3 students), not exceeding a total of 20 pages per student over the semester. Approximately 35-40 hours of work per student. ILOs 2, 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 30% |
Individual design project with a submitted written report . Approximately 40-45 hours of work. ILOs 1, 2, 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 14 | 30% |
Individual oral assessment of design project . 15 minutes per student. ILOs 1, 2, 3 will be addressed in this assessment.
| Week 14 | 20% |
Additional details
* This is a combined hurdle of design project report and oral assessment. Students must score above a hurdle requirement on the total of project design report and project oral assessment to pass the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dragan Nesic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshops and tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Email: dnesic@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
Credit may not be obtained for both:
ELEN40007(431-464) Control Systems (Advanced) and ELEN90064 Advanced Control Systems
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine both tutorial and hands-on laboratory activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides, worked problem sets, project specifications, and reference text lists.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry standard engineering design automation tools through laboratory activities.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024