Module Information
Module Identifier
MA38410
Module Title
Introduction to Control Theory
Academic Year
2017/2018
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Mutually Exclusive
Pre-Requisite
Pre-Requisite
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 x 1 Hour Lectures |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours (Written Examination) | 100% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours (Written Examination) | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Set up mathematical models for control problems for dynamical systems;
2. Apply optimal control techniques to specific models to produce an optimal solution;
3. Check for conditions of controllability and observability in specific models;
4. Analyze and synthesize mathematical models in the linear systems setting.
Brief description
Control Theory is an important subject in modern Mathematics. It allows students to see concrete applications of Mathematical Analysis (a research strength in the department), as well as develop model solving skills.
Content
- Basic concepts of Control
- Controllability and Observability
- Linear control systems
- Optimal Control
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Throughout the module. |
| Communication | Students will be expected to submit written worksheet solutions. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Feedback via tutorials. |
| Information Technology | Extensive use of spreadsheets. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Students will be exposed to an area of application that they have not previously encountered. |
| Problem solving | All situations considered are problem-based to a greater or lesser degree. |
| Research skills | Students will be encouraged to consult various books and journals for examples of application. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Using control theoretic techniques in modelling and analysis. |
| Team work | N/A |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6