Module: Introduction to Systems, Signals & Control

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Systems, Signals & Control
Module Code	EE207 (ITS) / EEN1020 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Electronic Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

To introduce the student to the study of dynamics of systems and to demonstrate and analyse a number of common systems, including circuits and mechanical systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop mathematical models for a range of dynamical systems
2. Change between different mathematical model representations (differential equation, state-space and transfer function)
3. Calculate responses and examine the stability of systems
4. Simulate simple dynamical systems

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	10	No Description
Laboratory	12	No Description
Independent Study	79	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Dynamic and static systems

Mathematical modelling of systems

Continuous-time and discrete-time modelling

Differential equation and difference equation models

Differential/difference equation and state-space representations

Transfer functions

Relationship between state-space and transfer function forms

Linearisation

Solution to linear differential and difference state-space equations

Characteristics of first- and second-order systems

Stability

Introduction to block diagrams and feedback

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Simulation and analysis of simple dynamical systems	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Ogata K: 2004, System Dynamics, 4, Prentice Hall,
Chi-Tsong Chen: 2013, Linear System Theory and Design, 4, Oxford University Press, 2013,
Richard C. Dorf,Robert H. Bishop: 0, Modern Control Systems, Global Edition, 9781292152974

Other Resources

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