The University of Jordan
School of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
2nd Semester – A.Y. 2016/2017 /
Course: / Advanced Control Systems – 903549(3 Cr. – Elective Course)
Instructor: /

Dr. O. El-Ghezawi

Telephone: 5355000 ext 22854, Email:
Course Website: /
Catalog Data: / Simulation using Matlab and Simulink.
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory.
Different Methods for the Determination of the Exponential matrix .
Systems Under Similarity Transformation.
Structural Properties of Linear Control Systems: Controllability and Observability.
Different Forms of System Representation: Time and s Domains.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Assignment using State Feedback.
Observer Design.
Model-following Control Systems.
Decoupled Systems and System Zeros.
Internal Model Control.

Prerequisites by

Course: / EE 0903441 – Control Systems(pre-requisite)

Prerequisites

By Topic: / Students are assumed to have a background of the following topics:
  • Concepts of feedback and Stability.
  • State space representation and matrix theory.

Textbook: /
  1. Ogata K. “Modern control engineering”. 5th ed. Prentice Hall.

References: /
  • Brogan . "Modern Control Theory". Quantum Publishing
  • D’azzo J. and Houpis C. “Linear control systems: Analysis and design”. Mcgraw-Hill.
  • Distefano J. J, Stubberud A. R and Williams I. I. “Feedback and control systems”. Mcgraw-Hill.
  • Dorf R.C. and Bishop R. “Modern Control Systems” 12th Ed. Pearson, Prentice Hall.
  • Friedland B. “Control System Design”.
  • Friedland B. “ Advanced Control System Design”
  • Kailath . " Linear Systems".
  • Nagrath I. J and Gopal M. “Control System Engineering”. Wiley Eastern Limited.
  • Ogata K. “Modern control engineering”. Prentice Hall.
  • Richards R. J. “An introduction to dynamics and control”. Longman.
  • Schwarzenbach J and Gill K. F. “System modeling and control” Edward Arnold.

Schedule &
Duration: / 16 Weeks, 46contact hours (50 minutes each) including exams.

Minimum Student

Material: / Textbook, class handouts, scientific calculator, and an access to a personal computer.

Minimum College

Facilities: / Classroom with whiteboard and projection display facilities, library, computational facilities: Matlab and Simulink.
Course Objectives: / The following are the main objectives of this course:
•Better understanding of Feedback and Stability.
•Use of Matlab and Simulink in System Analysis and Design.
•Linear Algebra Methodology in System Analysis and Design.
•Different Approaches to System Representation.
•Exposing the Role of : Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Assignment, Observers, Model-following Control, Decoupling, System Zeros , and Internal Model Control in Designing Control Systems.
Course Learning Outcomes and Relation to ABET Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should:
Simulation using Matlab and Simulink. [k]
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory. [a]
Different Methods for the Determination of the Exponential matrix . [a]
Systems Under Similarity Transformation. [a]
Structural Properties of Linear Control Systems: Controllability and Observability. [a]
Different Forms of System Representation: Time and s Domains. [e,k]
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Assignment using State Feedback. [a,c]
Observer Design. [a,c,k]
Model-following Control Systems. [a,c,k]
Decoupled Systems and System Zeros. [a,k]
Internal Model Control. [a,k]
Course Topics:
Topic Description / hhHrs
Simulation using Matlab and Simulink.
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory.
Different Methods for the Determination of the Exponential matrix .
Systems Under Similarity Transformation.
Structural Properties of Linear Control Systems: Controllability and Observability.
Different Forms of System Representation: Time and s Domains.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Assignment using State Feedback.
Observer Design.
Model-following Control Systems.
Decoupled Systems and System Zeros.
Internal Model Control. / 6
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Ground Rules: / Attendance is required and highly encouraged. To that end, attendance will be taken every lecture. All exams(including the final exam) should be considered cumulative. Exams are in closed book form. Students are held responsible for all reading material taught and assigned.
Assessments: / Exams, Quizzes, Projects, and Assignments.
Grading policy: / Quizzes, H.Wand Project / 20 %
Midterm Exam / 30 %
Final Exam / 50 %
Total / 100%
Last Updated: / March 2017