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Systems Modelling and Analysis (MCEN30020)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20009 Vector Calculus
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20030 Differential Equations
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BMEN30006 Circuits and Systems
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment 1

  • 10 pages
Week 510%

Assignment 2

  • 10 pages
Week 815%

Assignment 3

  • 10 pages
Week 1115%

Written exam, closed book

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students need to pass the exam to pass the subject.		End of semester60%

Additional details

  • Assignments up to 30 pages in total,

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorSimon Illingworth
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours60 hours (3 hours of lectures and a 2 hour workshop each week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 March 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021
    Assessment period ends25 June 2021

    Semester 1 contact information

    sillingworth@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAirlie Chapman
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours60 hours (3 hours of lectures and a 2 hour workshop each week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    airlie.chapman@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Expected 170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    MajorMechatronics Systems
    Informal specialisationScience Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical
    MajorMechanical Systems
    Specialisation (formal)Mechatronics
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical with Business
    Informal specialisationElective subjects for B-BMED
    MajorMechanical Systems
  • 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