Program Overview

Control Theory and MATLAB

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Be able to comprehend time-domain analysis of continuous-time systems
• Be able to comprehend frequency response analysis of continuous-time systems
• Be able to apply the basic rules in discrete control theory including having knowledge about sampling systems, zero-order-hold, and the influence of time delays
• Have knowledge and comprehension within the basic features of MATLAB as a programming language

Skills

• Be able to analyse and to design time-invariant linear continuous-time control systems using classical methods
• Be able to analyse different design and compensation methods in control engineering
• Be able to apply discrete equivalents for continuous transfer functions
• Be able to analyse, design, and implement digital control systems
• Be able to use commercial simulation software as a control system design tool
• Be able to use the simple plotting facilities in MATLAB
• Be able to use data analysis routines in MATLAB

Competences

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems

Type of Instruction

The course will be taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects, e-learning, and self-study.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the workload is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Control Theory and MATLAB
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Facts About the Module

• Danish title: Reguleringsteori og MATLAB
• Module code: N-EE-K1-13B
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Mohsen N. Soltani, Henrik C. Pedersen
• Used in:
  • Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Energy Engineering, 2022
  • Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering, 2022
  • Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Advanced Power Electronics, 2022

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science