Faculty of Engineering
COURSE OUTLINE
ECE 360 – Control Theory and Systems I
Term – Fall 2018 (201809)
Instructor Office Hours
Dr. Ilamparithi Thirumarai Chelvan Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Phone: 250 721 8679 Time: 2:30 to 3:30 PM
E-mail:
[email protected] Location: EOW 407
Course Objectives
Introduction in the theory and practice of control engineering.
Understanding the mathematical tools used in control system analysis and design.
Designing closed-loop control system and evaluating their performance.
Introduction to MATLAB as a tool for control design
Learning Outcomes
Derive transfer function of separately excited DC motor
Analyze transient and steady state system response of linear time invariant systems
Sketch root-locus and Bode plots
Evaluate closed loop stability using root-locus, Bode plot and Nyquist method
Design PID controllers and lead/lag compensators
Utilize MATLAB to validate calculations
Syllabus
Characterization of systems; linearity, time invariance and causality. General feedback theory; time and
frequency domain analysis of feedback control systems; Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria;
root locus methods; modeling of dc servo; design of simple feedback systems; introduction to state-
space methods. (Prerequisite:260)
Lecture Laboratory
A-Section(s): A01 / CRN 10959 To be announced using CourseSpace
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 09:30 to 10:20 AM
Location: Hickman Building 105
Required Text
Title: Modern Control Engineering
Author: Katsuhiko Ogata
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Edition: 5th Edition
Required Software
MATLAB, Student version (https://matlab.engr.uvic.ca/)
Assessment:
Assignments: 4 x 2.5 = 10% Due Dates: To be announced using CourseSpace
Labs 4 x 2.5 = 10%
Mid-term 2 x 10 = 20% Dates: To be announced using CourseSpace
MATLAB Project 1 x 10 = 10% Due Date: To be announced using CourseSpace
Final Exam 1 x 50 = 50% Date: To be announced using CourseSpace
Note:
Failure to complete all laboratory requirements will result in a grade of N being awarded for the
course.
Failure to pass the final exam will result in a failing grade for the course.
The final grade obtained from the above marking scheme for the purpose of GPA calculation will be based
on the percentage-to-grade point conversion table as listed in the current Undergraduate Calendar.
https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2018-09/undergrad/info/regulations/grading.html
There will be no supplemental examination for this course.
Note to students: Students who have issues with the conduct of the course should discuss them with the
instructor first. If these discussions do not resolve the issue, then students should feel free to contact the
Chair of the Department by email or the Chair's Assistant to set up an appointment.
Accommodation of Religious Observance:
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Policy on Inclusivity and Diversity:
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Standards of Professional Behaviour: You are advised to read the Faculty of Engineering document
Standards for Professional Behaviour, which contains important information regarding conduct in courses,
labs, and in the general use of facilities.
https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/assets/docs/professional-behaviour.pdf
Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic fraud are taken very seriously by both the University
and the Department. You should consult the entry in the current Undergraduate Calendar for the UVic
policy on academic integrity.
https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2018-09/undergrad/info/regulations/academic-integrity.html
Equality: This course aims to provide equal opportunities and access for all students to enjoy the benefits
and privileges of the class and its curriculum and to meet the syllabus requirements. Reasonable and
appropriate accommodation will be made available to students with documented disabilities (physical,
mental, learning) in order to give them the opportunity to successfully meet the essential requirements
of the course. The accommodation will not alter academic standards or learning outcomes, although the
student may be allowed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a different way. It is not necessary for
you to reveal your disability and/or confidential medical information to the course instructor. If you
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believe that you may require accommodation, the course instructor can provide you with information
about confidential resources on campus that can assist you in arranging for appropriate accommodation.
Alternatively, you may want to contact the Resource Centre for Students with a Disability located in the
Campus Services Building.
The University of Victoria is committed to promoting, providing, and protecting a positive, and supportive
and safe learning and working environment for all its members.
Course Lecture Notes: Unless otherwise noted, all course materials supplied to students in this course are
intended for use in this course only. These materials are NOT to be re-circulated digitally, whether by
email or by uploading or copying to websites, or to others not enrolled in this course. Violation of this
policy may in some cases constitute a breach of academic integrity as defined in the UVic Calendar.
Course Evaluation: Towards the end of term, as in all other courses at UVic, you will have the
opportunity to complete an anonymous survey regarding your learning experience (CES). The survey is
vital in providing feedback to me regarding the course and my teaching, as well as to help the
department improve the overall program for students in future. When it is time for you to complete the
survey you will receive an email inviting you to do so. You will need to use your UVic Netlink ID to access
the survey, which can be done on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. I will remind you and provide
you with more detailed information nearer the time but please be thinking about this important activity
during the course.
Continuous Feedback: I am committed to a memorable learning experience for my students, and I will
try my best to help out in whatever way I can. For that I need to receive your input throughout the
course. Oral/written/email feedback anytime during the course is welcome.
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