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System
Dynamics (22.554 and 24.509)
Course Description and Requirements
Course
Description
This course provides an introduction to the analytical and computational
aspects of system dynamics and control. The course presents the
mathematical foundation necessary for the analysis of any dynamic
system. Emphasis is on the generalized state variable approach
to describing a system's transient behavior. Specific topics include
matrix fundamentals, transform methods, frequency response analysis,
transfer functions, stability analysis, distributed and lumped
parameter systems, and an introduction to control system design.
Advanced topics will be treated as time permits. Modeling and
simulation of a variety of engineering systems are illustrated.
Significant computer work and a term project are required. The
Matlab/Simulink software is used extensively.
Textbook/References
J. R. White, System Dynamics Lecture Notes (Spring
2007). This is a set of course-specific notes that has been prepared
for this course and they will be made available to the student
via class handouts. No formal text will be required, but it is
highly recommended that you have a good reference book on Modern
Control Theory. If you do not already have one from your undergraduate
course in control systems, one suggested reference is:
Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering,
4th Ed., Prentice Hall 2002.
This book contains much of the material to be addressed in this
class and it has lots of good example problems. It treats both
classical and modern control concepts, although our focus will
be on the modern state-space representation of systems. This edition
also integrates Matlab directly within the presentation of the
subject material.
In addition to a good dynamic systems or control theory reference
book, it is also highly recommended as a good investment that
you purchase a personal version of Matlab, Simulink, and the Control
System Toolbox (see below), if you have your own computer! Note
that this is not an absolute requirement since Matlab, Simulink,
and several important toolboxes are currently available in the
Department Computer Lab.
MATLAB & Simulink Student Version Release 14 (SP3),
The Mathworks, Inc. (2004). This comes with Matlab and Simulink
as a package deal. If you are interested in the Control System
Toolbox, it must be purchased separately -- you can get this directly
from the www.mathworks.com/products/education/
website.
Course Website
http://profjrwhite.com/courses.htm
Course Requirements
Exams for this course will include a mid-term and a comprehensive
final. Homework will be assigned and collected on a regular basis.
Computer-related work will also be included as part of the normal
homework to enhance the analytical methods discussed in class.
The Matlab/Simulink package and many functions from the Control
System Toolbox will be introduced and used in many of these assignments.
A complete dynamic analysis of a specific application, including
a formal technical report and oral presentation, will be required.
This will utilize many of the analysis methods developed throughout
the semester.
Grading Policy
The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
