EEE8153 : Linear Controller Design & State Space with Matlab Applications
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Professor Damian Giaouris
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To develop the student's understanding of system analysis and controller design using state space techniques.
To introduce linear control system design using computer aided design techniques.
Outline Of Syllabus
Basic concepts of state space analysis, solution of state space systems including the state transition matrix, state space geometry, state feedback (pole placement and LQR), estimators, tracking.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Present-in-person (PiP) lecture |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 21 | 0:20 | 7:00 | Non-synchronous pre-recorded videos, covering the main material of the module. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Summative assessment - Revision for and completion of the examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 21 | 0:20 | 7:00 | Student time to review non-synchronous pre-recorded videos. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 120:00 | 120:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Tutorial exercises |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Outcomes are achieved through online sessions and PiP time.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 1 | A | 100 | Closed book exam at the end of the semester |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Examination | 1 | M | Tutorials 1-3 in week 3 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Online material is assessed by written exercise which will assess the students' ability to tackle problems based on state space analysis and controller design.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8153's Timetable