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Module Title	Fundamentals of Control
Module Code	MM353
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Harry Esmonde	Office Number	S373
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides the student with an introduction to basic principles of linear control systems in order to understand the purpose of feedback control, to understand the concept of stability and the methods used to determine stability level in closed loop systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Model simple linear control systems.
2. Differentiate between open and closed loop control.
3. Explain the benefits and drawbacks associated with feedback.
4. Determine whether a system is stable, marginally stable or unstable.
5. Predict the response of second order systems based on the location of the roots of the characteristic equation on the s-plane.
6. Construct and interpret root locus diagrams for control systems.
7. Construct and interpret Nyquist and Bode plots for control systems.
8. Determine the gain and phase margins of simple control systems.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Laboratory	9	No Description
Independent Study	80	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

None

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

Dorf and Bishop: 0, Modern Control Systems, 6th Edition, Addison Wesley,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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