Control Systems

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGE X301
Course ID icon
Course ID
206606
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chao Huang
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with theoretical knowledge in linear control theory and analytical skills in model-based analysis, multidomain modelling and simulation, and design of controllers control systems using industry-standard tools. Students will be introduced to various applications of feedback control systems and develop fundamentals associated with modelling, analysis, design and simulation of automatic control systems.

  • Introduction to control systems and LTI dynamic systems modelling 
  • Dynamic systems stability and response  
  • Control systems design 

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the concept of feedback in control systems
  • Model various dynamical systems analytically using differential equations, state-space representation, and transfer functions
  • Analyse the stability and performance of any linear time invariant feedback control systems
  • Design feedback controllers using root locus, pole placement and Zieger Nichols methods
  • Use software tools to design, analyse, and evaluate control systems in the time domain

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of ENGE2002 Signals and Systems/ENGI2001 Engineering Modelling 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Problem Solving Task – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task – 50%
  • Report – 15%
  • Report – 15%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 33085
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-02
Class number
Class number 26938
Section
Section AS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Mar - 22 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
10 May - 10 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 33087
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
15 Apr - 15 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
6 May - 6 May Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 33088
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
15 Apr - 15 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
6 May - 6 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 33089
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
31 Mar - 31 Mar Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
14 Apr - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
5 May - 5 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 33090
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
16 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 33091
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 3 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
17 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
Class number
Class number 33092
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 3 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
17 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building M, M2-14

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 33086
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 133
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 22 Feb Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
Class number
Class number 26939
Section
Section AS01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 133
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Mar - 22 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
10 May - 10 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
Class number
Class number 26886
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 36
Available
Available 31
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 May - 14 May Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
26 Mar - 26 Mar Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
9 Apr - 9 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 26936
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 36
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 May - 3 May Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
22 Mar - 22 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
12 Apr - 12 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 33093
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 36
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Apr - 2 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
16 Apr - 16 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
7 May - 7 May Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 33094
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 36
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
15 Apr - 15 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
6 May - 6 May Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 33095
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 36
Available
Available 31
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
31 Mar - 31 Mar Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
14 Apr - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
5 May - 5 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 33492
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Apr - 7 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
12 May - 12 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
24 Mar - 24 Mar Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 33096
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 68
Available
Available 46
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 1 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
15 Mar - 5 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
3 May - 24 May Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
Class number
Class number 33097
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 56
Available
Available 41
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G13
16 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G13
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G13
Class number
Class number 33098
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 May - 27 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 220
25 Feb - 4 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 220
18 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 220

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical)
Master of Professional Engineering (Mechatronic)