Systems Modelling and Analysis (MCEN30020)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject will cover the modelling of a range of physical systems across multiple domains as ordinary differential equations, and then introduce the mathematical techniques to analyse their open loop behaviour.

Topics include:

  • Development of low order models of a range of electrical, thermal, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic dynamic systems
  • Different representations of these systems (time and, frequency domains) and transformations between them (Laplace, Fourier and Z-transforms)
  • Representations of systems – transfer functions, Bode plots, state space, block diagrams, etc
  • Identification of linear time invariant systems (least squares identification)
  • Relation to time domain properties of open loop responses – stability, oscillations, etc.

MATLAB will be used throughout the course to complement the presented concepts.

Intended learning outcomes

Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:



  • Apply fundamental mathematical tools to model, analyse and design signals and systems in both time-domain and frequency-domain
  • Recognise the broad applicability of the mathematics of signals and systems theory, particularly within mechanical and mechatronic engineering
  • Identify the parameters of linear time invariant systems using input-output data
  • Use MATLAB to study the behaviour of signals and systems as they arise in a variety of contexts.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:

  • The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
  • The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
  • The ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
  • The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

PLUS

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20009 Vector Calculus
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AND
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20030 Differential Equations
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BMEN30006 Circuits and Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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

  • One written 3 hour end of semester closed book examination (60%). ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the exam. The examination is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
  • Attendance and participation in three laboratory classes with written assignment/s, up to 30 pages in total, approximately 30 to 35 hours work (30%). ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in these laboratories.
  • One mid semester exam no more than 1 hour in week 7 (10%). ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in this exam.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours60 hours (3 hours of lectures and a 2 hour workshop each week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

Time commitment details

Expected 170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022