Control and Automation
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
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MTH20010 Statistics and Computation for Engineering (accepted as equivalent to MTH20005/MTH20007).
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to enable you to model the control system mathematically, analyse the behaviour of the system, design a controller for the system and evaluate the outcome of the controlled system.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Generate models of control systems using differential equations (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
2. Analyse the behaviour of a control system when input to the system is applied (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
3. Use different control terms and parameters to describe system behaviour (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
4. Determine system stability (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
5. Use the root locus and frequency response method to analyse control system performance (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
6. Design simple feedback control systems (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
7. Demonstrate effective written communication and team membership through group laboratory activities (A2, A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Lecture | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| On Campus Tutorial | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| On Campus Computer Lab | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Assignment | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Practical Assignment | Group | 10-20% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Examination | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Introduction to control systems
- Mathematical modelling of dynamic systems
- Transient response analysis
- Stability analysis
- Steady state response analysis
- Root-locus analysis
- Frequency-response analysis
- Introduction to controller design
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.