Program Overview

Course Overview

The course "Computerized Control, Introduction" is offered at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The course code is TTK4100.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Foundation courses, level I
• Course start: Autumn 2025
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim

Examination Arrangement

The examination arrangement for this course is an aggregate score, consisting of a written exam and a project presentation.

• Written exam: 70% of the final grade
• Project presentation: 30% of the final grade

About the Course

Course Content

The course covers the basics and terminology of control theory, introduction to differential equations, and mathematical models of simple physical processes. It also includes control and simulations of these models, modeling with block diagrams, introduction to Simulink, and introduction to dynamical systems.

Learning Outcome

Upon completing the course, students will have knowledge of:

• The general architecture of a control system
• Modeling of physical systems using first and second order differential equations
• Controllers with P, I, and D-action
• The effects of nonlinearities on control systems
• Simulation of dynamical systems
• Control principles such as feedback and feed forward Students will also acquire skills in analyzing and designing control systems and simulating dynamical systems.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course includes lectures, problem sets, laboratory assignments, and a project work. Three out of five problem sets, the laboratory projects, and the project work must be approved to enter the final exam.

Compulsory Assignments

• Mandatory exercises and laboratory work

Further on Evaluation

The written exam counts for 70% of the final grade, and the oral presentation of the group project counts for 30%. Three of five problem sets and three laboratory assignments must also be approved to enter the final exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

None

Course Materials

• Open access lecture notes published by the department
• J.T. Gravdahl, "Kybernetikk introduksjon, innfřring i dynamikk og reguleringsteknikk", last edition

Subject Areas

• Technological subjects

Timetable

The course timetable is available in calendar view and list view.

Examination

Ordinary Examination - Autumn 2025

• School exam: Weighting 70/100, examination aids Code D, date and time 09:00, duration 4 hours, exam system Inspera Assessment
• Project presentation: Weighting 30/100, examination aids Code E, date and time 09:00, duration 20 minutes

Re-sit Examination - Summer 2026

• School exam: Weighting 70/100, examination aids Code D, duration 4 hours, exam system Inspera Assessment
• Project presentation: Weighting 30/100, examination aids Code E, duration 20 minutes