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Module Title	Systems
Module Code	EE207
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Ogata K: 1998, System Dynamics, Prentice Hall,
Cochin I and Cadwallender W: 1997, Analysis and design of dynamic systems, Prentice Hall,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
DME	B.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
EE	BEng in Electronic Engineering
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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