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Course Description
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Course Name
Linear Control Systems I
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Electrical Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Admission to this course is subject to the agreement of the Head of the Discipline offering the course and will depend on the applicant's academic background in the relevant subject area.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Fundamental module on control systems, including a range of analysis techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Use a polar plot to determine the level of stability of a closed-loop system from open-loop test/model data.
Use a Nichols Chart as an aid in control system design and analysis.
Use the Root-Locus method in the design of controllers.
Sketch control system step responses from closed-loop pole-zero maps.
Apply appropriate design strategies to meet basic performance specifications.
Choose appropriate controller settings to meet performance specifications.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.