Dire Dawa University Institute of Technology (DDUIOT)

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (SECE)

COURSE OUTLINE
Program Regular
Course Information

Course Title Introduction to Control Systems

Course Code ECEg3153
Credit Hours ECTS: 6 (Lecture: 2, Tutorial: 3, and Lab: 4 (Group – 1: 2 and Group – 2: 2))
Course Type Compulsory
Prerequisite Course Signal and Systems Analysis
Academic Year 2021/2022
Semester ** Expression is faulty **
Target Group 3rd Year (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Venue [Class Room] Block 20
Instructor Information
Name Sharfiden H., and Wendwsen B.
Office ECEG School Building, Ground+2, Room 9
[consultation] Hours Monday 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM (8:45 – 11:30 LT)
Wednesday 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM (8:45 – 11:30 LT)
Address Dire Dawa University
Course description
In this course we discuss about the basic concepts of control systems, mathematical modeling of physical
system, Laplace transform method, time domain response analysis of control system, characteristic of
feedback control system, stability analysis of control system, frequency response analysis of control
system, and control system design.
Course Objective
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of control system.
 The students will understand the principles and concepts of classical control systems.
 The students will understand and acquire solid foundation in mathematical modeling of physical
systems.
 The students will understand classical control technique of analysis and design of linear control
system.
 The students will be able to carry out the stability analysis of the linear control systems.
  The students will understand the application of MATLAB and Simulink in classical control
modeling, analysis, and design.

Detailed Course Schedule:

Hou Reading Learning out
week Topic/Subtopic/Chapter
r Materials come
1. Introduction to Control Systems
 Background and concept of control system Understand the
References basic of concepts
1 9  Classification of control systems
 Examples of control systems lecture note of control
 Laplace transform and Inverse Laplace transform systems.
 Transfer function
2. Mathematical Modeling of Physical System
 Mathematical models of electrical, mechanical, and Understand how
electro-mechanical systems
References to obtain
2,3 18  Mathematical models of thermal, pneumatic, and fluid mathematical
systems (reading assignment) lecture note models of
 Analogous systems systems
 Gear trains
 Basic control system components
4,5 18 3. Block Diagram and Signal-Flow Graphs References Understand how
 Basic elements of block diagram to solve
lecture note complicated
 Rules for block diagram reduction
 Procedure for reduction of block diagram system
 Reducing to unity feedback systems represented in
 Basic elements of signal-flow graph block diagram
 Rules for signal-flow graph and signal-flow
graph
 Properties of signal-flow graph
 Mason’s gain formula
5, 6 18 4. Time domain Response Analysis of Control Systems References Understand how
 Classification of Time Responses to design
lecture note analysis control
 Analysis of first-order system
 Analysis of second-order system system in time
 Derivation of time response specifications domain
 Analysis of steady-state error
 Type of inputs and steady-state error
 Generalized error coefficient method
7 9 5. Feedback Characteristics of Control Systems References Understand the
 Sensitivity of control system for parameter variation characteristics of
lecture note feedback control
 Disturbance signals in feedback control system
 The cost of feedback systems for
parameter
variation and
 disturbance
8 9 6. Stability Analysis of Control Systems References Understand how
 The concept of stability to determine the
lecture note stability of
 The effects of poles location on stability
 The Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion control system

9 9 7. The Root-Locus Method References Understand how

 Introduction to analysis
lecture note control system
 The Root-Locus concept
 The procedure for construction of Root-Locus method using Root-
Locus method
10,11 18 8. Control System Design Using Root-Locus References Understand how
 Improving Transient response and steady-state error to design control
lecture note system using
using gain adjustment
 Improving transient response using compensation Root-Locus
 Improving steady-state error using compensation method
 Improving transient response and steady-state error
using compensation

12,13 18 9. Frequency Response Analysis References Understand how

 Introduction to analysis
lecture note control system
 Frequency response plots
 Bode plot using frequency
 Polar plot response method
 Nyquist plot
 Stability analysis in frequency response
 Stability via Bode plots
 Stability via Polar plots
 Stability Via Nyquist plots
 Steady-state error characteristics from frequency
response
14,15 18 10. Control System Design Using Bode Plot References Understand how
 Improving Transient response and steady-state error to design control
lecture note system using
using gain adjustment
 Improving transient response using compensation Bode Plot
 Improving steady-state error using compensation method
 Improving transient response and steady-state error
using compensation

Literature References:
1. S. Ghosh: ‘Control Systems: Theory and Applications’, Pearson Education, Inc., 1 st Edition,
2009.
 2. N. Nise: ‘Control Systems Engineering’, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 6th Edition, 2011.
3. R. Dorf and R. Bishop: ‘Modern Control Systems’, Pearson Education, Inc., 11 th Edition,
2008.
4. K. Ogata: ‘Modern Control Engineering’, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 4th Edition, 2002.
5. A. Bakshi and U. Bakshi: ‘Control System Engineering’, Technical Publications Pune, Inc., 1st
Edition, 2008.
6. Roland S. Burns: ‘Advanced Control Engineering’, Butterworth-Heinemann, Inc., 1st Edition,
2001.
7. J. Distefano, A. Stubberud, and I. Williams: ‘Theory and Problems of Feedback and Control
Systems’, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, Inc. and Mathsoft, Inc., 2nd Edition, 1990.
8. Benjamin C. Kuo and Farid Golnaraghi: ‘Automatic Control Systems’, McGraw-Hill
Education, Inc., 9th and 10th Edition, 2017.
9. Ajit K. Mandal: ‘Introduction to Control Engineering: Modeling, Analysis, and Design’, New
Academic Science, Inc., 3rd Edition, 2017.
10. Constantine H. Houpis and Stuart S. Sheldon: ‘Linear Control System Analysis and Design
With MATLAB’, CRC Press, 6th Edition, 2014.
11. John J. D’Azzo and Constantine H. Houpis and Stuart S. Sheldon: ‘Linear Control System
Analysis and Design With MATLAB’, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 5th Edition, 2003.
12. R. Bishop: ‘Modern Control Systems Analysis and Design Using MATLAB’, Addison-
Wesley Publishing Company.

Course Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment Method Weight Week of Date of Assessment
Assessment Assessment feedback date
Quiz – 1 5% Week – 1 1st day 1st class Week – 2
Quizzes Quiz – 2 5% Week – 4 Unknown Week – 5
Tests Test – 1 10% Week – 6 informed Week – 7
Test – 2 10% Week – 12 informed Week – 13
Assignments Assignment 5% Week – 10 Week – 11
Assignment 5% Week – 14 Week – 15
Laboratory Lab practice 20% Weekly report and script code exam Week – 15
Final Examination 40% Based on the Final Exam schedule

Course Policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students Senate Legislation of our
University throughout this course.
 Academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
 Class activities will vary day to day, ranging from lectures to discussions. Students will be
active participants in the course.
 You are required to submit and present the assignments provided according to the time table
indicated.
  80 % of class attendance is mandatory! Please try to be on time for class. I will not allow
you enter if you are late more than five minutes.
 Active participation in class is essential and it will have its own value in your grade

Cell phones MUST be turned off before entering the class

Instructor: Sharfiden H. signature_________________________

Instructor: Wendwsen B. signature_________________________

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