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AMME5501: Foundations of System Dynamics and Control (2014 - Semester 1)
Unit: | AMME5501: Foundations of System Dynamics and Control (6 CP) |
Mode: | Normal-Day |
On Offer: | Yes |
Level: | Postgraduate |
Faculty/School: | School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering |
Unit Coordinator/s: |
A/Prof Manchester, Ian
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Session options: | Semester 1 |
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Site(s) for this Unit: |
http://www.aeromech.usyd.edu.au/AMME3500 |
Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
Pre-Requisites: | None. |
Brief Handbook Description: | This unit of study aims to allow students to develop an understanding of methods for modeling and controlling linear, time-invariant systems. Techniques examined will include the use of differential equations and frequency domain approaches to modeling of systems. This will allow students to examine the response of a system to changing inputs and to examine the influence of external stimuli such as disturbances on system behaviour. Students will also gain an understanding of how the responses of these mechanical systems can be altered to meet desired specifications and why this is important in many engineering problem domains. The study of control systems engineering is of fundamental importance to most engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Aerospace Engineering. Control systems are found in a broad range of applications within these disciplines, from aircraft and spacecraft to robots, automobiles, computers and process control systems. The concepts taught in this course introduce students to the mathematical foundations behind the modelling and control of linear, time-invariant dynamic systems. In particular, topics addressed in this course will include: 1. Techniques for modelling mechanical systems and understanding their response to control inputs and disturbances. This will include the use of differential equations and frequency domain methods as well as tools such as Root Locus and Bode plots. 2. Representation of systems in a feedback control system as well as techniques for determining what desired system performance specifications are achievable, practical and important when the system is under control 3. Theoretical and practical techniques that help engineers in designing control systems, and an examination of which technique is best in solving a given problem. |
Assumed Knowledge: | AMME5500. |
Lecturer/s: |
A/Prof Manchester, Ian
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Tutor/s: | See lecture notes. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Timetable: | AMME5501 Timetable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T&L Activities: | Tutorial: Tutorial and Laboratory Sessions Tutorials will be conducted once a week. The tutorial will at times be in the tutorial rooms and at times will be conducted in the control lab. The combination of tutorial assignments and laboratory work will allow students to apply their newfound knowledge of control systems to a variety of practical systems. Independent Study: Independent study for this Unit of Study will involve work on assignments to support the Learning Outcomes as well a group work to prepare laboratory reports. |
Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
Develop an understanding of methods for modeling and controlling linear, time-invariant systems. | Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) |
Students will work on the fundamentals of science and engineering through assignment and laboratory work. | Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 3) |
Ability to use state-of-the-art software programmes to assist in the analysis and design of control loops. | Information Seeking (Level 3) |
Students will be required to submit reports outlining their solutions to problem sets and laboratory work. | Communication (Level 3) |
Students will work in groups as part of laboratory work and for selected design problems. | Professional Conduct (Level 2) |
Teamwork and project management skills will be developed in this context. | Project and Team Skills (Level 2) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3)Assessment Methods: |
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Assessment Description: | Assessment in this Unit of Study will be based on assignment and laboratory work as well as an end of semester examination. Tutorials will be conducted once a week. The tutorial will at times be in the tutorial rooms and at times will be conducted in the control lab. The combination of tutorial assignments and laboratory work will allow students to apply their newfound knowledge of control systems to a variety of practical systems. The assignment questions are designed to familiarize students with the material required to prepare for the laboratory experiments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Policies & Procedures: | See the policies page of the faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/student-policies/ for information regarding university policies and local provisions and procedures within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. |
Prescribed Text/s: |
Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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Recommended Reference/s: |
Note: References are provided for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to consult these books in the university library. Purchase is not required.
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Online Course Content: | http://www.aeromech.usyd.edu.au/AMME3500 |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Week | Description |
Week 1 | Lecture: Introduction. |
Week 2 | Lecture: Frequency Domain Modelling. |
Week 3 | Lecture: Transient Performance and the s-plane. |
Week 4 | Lecture: Block Diagrams. |
Assessment Due: Assignment | |
Week 5 | Lecture: Feedback System Characteristics. |
Week 6 | Lecture: Root Locus. |
Assessment Due: Assignment | |
Week 7 | Lecture: Root Locus 2. |
Week 8 | Lecture: Bode Plots. |
Week 9 | Lecture: Bode Plots 2. |
Assessment Due: Assignment | |
Week 10 | Lecture: State Space Modelling. |
Week 11 | Lecture: State Space Design Techniques. |
Week 12 | Lecture: Advanced Control Topics. |
Week 13 | Lecture: Review. |
Assessment Due: Assignment | |
Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final Exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course | Year(s) Offered |
Master of Professional Engineering (Aerospace) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) | Yes | 90% |
Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 3) | Yes | 0% |
Information Seeking (Level 3) | Yes | 10% |
Communication (Level 3) | Yes | 0% |
Professional Conduct (Level 2) | Yes | 0% |
Project and Team Skills (Level 2) | Yes | 0% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.