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Control Systems (ELEN90055)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Michael Cantoni
Email: cantoni@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dragan Nesic
Email: dnesic@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides an introduction to automatic control systems, with an emphasis on classical techniques for the analysis and design of feedback interconnections. The main challenge in automatic control is to achieve desired performance in the presence of uncertainty about the system dynamics and the operating environment. Feedback control is one way to deal with modelling uncertainty in the design of engineering systems. This subject is a core requirement in the Master of Engineering (Electrical, Electrical with Business, Mechanical, Mechanical with Business and Mechatronics).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
* Modelling for control, linearization, relationships between time and frequency domain models of linear time-invariant dynamical systems, and the structure, stability, performance, and robustness of feedback interconnections;
* Frequency-domain analysis and design, Nyquist and Bode plots, gain and phase margins, loop-shaping with proportional, integral, lead, and lag compensators, loop delays, and fundamental limitations in design; and
* Actuator constraints and anti-windup compensation.
This material is complemented by the use of software tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink) for computation and simulation, and exposure to control system hardware in the laboratory.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject the student should be able to:
- Qualitatively and quantitatively describe the role of feedback in engineering systems;
- Apply classical frequency-domain techniques in the analysis and design of linear feedback control systems in a variety of contexts; and
- Use software tools to simulate and design 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;
- Ability to communicate with the engineering team and with the community at large.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN30012 | Signals and Systems |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN30006 | Circuits and Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Anti-requisites for this subject are:
ELEN30001 MCEN30008
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Continuous assessment of submitted project work completed in small groups (2-3 students), not exceeding at total of 20 pages of reports due in the second half of the semester at least two weeks apart (approximately 25-30 hours total work per student), worth 20%
- A one-hour mid-semester test, around week 7, worth 10%.
- One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 70%
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are assessed in the final written exam, the mid-semester test, and the submitted project reports.
ILO 3 is assessed as part of submitted project work and in-class discussions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Michael Cantoni Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures (3 x one hour lectures per week) and up to 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Michael Cantoni
Email: cantoni@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Dragan Nesic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures (3 x one hour lectures per week) and up to 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Dragan Nesic
Email: dnesic@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has an enrolment quota:
- Initial self-enrolment is provisional until the selection process has been run.
- Selection process will be run on a first-come first-served basis, with special priority given to students in the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics).
- 312 places in each offering (though self-enrolment will cut out at 276 to facilitate prioritisation of places for Mechatronics students).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
- Subject notes
Credit may not be obtained for both:
- ELEN30001 (431-324) Control 1 (Classical Control) and ELEN90055 Control Systems
- MCEN30008 Control Systems 1 and ELEN90055 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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Electrical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical with Business) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Electrical with Business) Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Electrical - 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: 3 November 2022