Summer 2025 - MSE 381 D100

Feedback Control Systems (4)

Class Number: 4483

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    MSE 280 (or ENSC 380).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to the analysis, design, and applications of continuous time linear control systems. Topics include transfer function representation of open and closed loop systems, time domain specifications and steady state error, sensitivity analysis, time and frequency response, and stability criteria. It includes a treatment of methods for the analysis of control systems based on the root locus, Bode plots and Nyquist criterion, and their use in the design of PID, and lead-lag compensation. Lab work is included in this course. Students with credit for ENSC 383 or SEE 342 may not take MSE 381 for further credit.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.