OPTIMAL CONTROL AND VARIATIONAL METHODS

ECE 332

Modeling of continuous systems; computer-aided solutions to systems problems; feedback control systems; stability, frequency response and transient response using root locus, frequency domain and state variable methods.

ECE 817

Modelling nonlinear systems, linearization, equilibria, solution concepts, phase plane analysis, stability concepts, Lyapunov methods, oscillations, vector space methods, control system nonlinearities and design. Selected topics from the following: input-output methods, switching and variable structure systems, feedback linearization, and Lyapunov robustness. Knowledge of linear systems [such asE C E 717] strongly encouraged.

ECE/ME 732

Emphasis on obtaining equations which define the behavior of physical systems frequently subjected to control; mechanical processing, fluid power, and thermal systems; analytical, experimental, and computer techniques. Knowledge of Automatic Controls [such asM E 446or E C E 322] is required.

ECE 717

Equilibrium points and linearization; natural and forced response of state equations; system equivalence and Jordan form; Lyapunov, asymptotic, and BIBO stability; controllability and duality; control-theoretic concepts such as pole-placement, stabilization, observers, dynamic compensation, and the separation principle. Knowledge of linear algebra [such asMATH 340] required.

ME 746

Emphasis on obtaining equations which define the behavior of physical systems frequently subjected to control; mechanical processing, fluid power, and thermal systems; analytical, experimental, and computer techniques. Knowledge of Automatic Controls [such asM E 446orE C E 332] is required.