Outline

• Module 1 - Fundamental Feedback System Concepts (ASE 598, Introduction to Controls I)
  • Week 1: Big Picture
  • Week 2: Time Domain Specications and Root Locus Ideas
  • Week 3: Open Loop Frequency Response (Bode Plot) Information and Root Locus Plots
  • Week 4: Internal Model Principle
  • Week 5: Simple Control System Design Examples, Prepare for Exam#1
  
  
  
• Module 2 - Analysis and Design Tools (ASE 598, Introduction to Controls II)
  • Week 6: Exam #1, Bode Plot Construction Methods
  • Week 7: Bode Plot Construction Methods, Routh Table Methods
  • Week 8: Root Locus Rules
  • Week 9: Nyquist Stability Criterion
  • Week 10: Intermediate Control System Design Examples
  
  
  
• Module 3 - Control System Design (ASE 598, Introduction to Controls III)
  • Week 11: Nyquist Concepts
  • Week 12: Small Gain Concepts (bandwidth can't be too high!), Prepare for Exam#2
  • Week 13: Lead and Lag Design using Root Locus plots, Exam#2
  • Week 14: Lead and Lag Design using Bode plots
  • Week 15: Control System Design Examples, Exam#3 (take home)