COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
System Dynamics and Control
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 310
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
 MATH 250To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
orMATH 207To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide basic knowledge on System Dynamics and Automatic Control to Mechatronics Engineering students. Students will learn basic analysis and design methods in system dynamics and control with a curriculum enriched by application examples.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe Feedback Control systems and structures
  • Develop Mathematical models of dynamic systems
  • Apply Laplace Transformations
  • Analyze response of linear systems
  • Apply basic control algorithms and simple tuning methods
  • Employ basic design methods of Root Locus and Frequency Response
  • Develop simulations for application examples
Course Description Introduction to System Dynamics and Control, Basic Analysis and Design methods, Stability analysis, Basic control algorithms and structures, Design examples.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Feedback Control CH1, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
2 Dynamic models of electrical and mechanical systems CH2, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
3 Laplace transformations, differential equation solution CH2, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
4 Linearization, block diagrams and transfer functions CH2, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
5 State-Space Models CH3, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
6 Transient and steady-state response of first and second order systems CH4, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
7 Transient and steady-state response of second order systems Midterm Exam 1 CH4, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
8 Feedback control, PID control CH5, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
9 Feedback control, PID control CH5, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
10 Control system performance CH5, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
11 Stability, Routh Method, PID tuning methods CH6, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
12 Frequency response analysis (Bode Plots) CH8, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
13 Frequency response analysis (Nyquist Locus) Midterm Exam 2 CH8, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
14 Frequency response analysis (Bandwidth, Gain and Phase Margins) CH9, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
15 Application Examples CH10, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
16 Application Examples CH10, Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010
Course Notes/Textbooks

Modern Control Systems, Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop – 12th Ed. Addison Wesley, 2010

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
7
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
4
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
8
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest