Module: Introduction to Systems, Signals & Control

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Systems, Signals & Control
Module Code	EEN1020 (ITS: EE207)
Faculty	Electronic Engineering	School	Engineering & Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	12265	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC3	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Brendan Hayes	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Simulation and analysis of simple dynamical systems	20%	n/a
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	80%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None