James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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EE3600 - Automatic Control 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | EG1012 AND MA2000 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROF) |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- System Modelling: Linear, non-linear, time invariant, regulator and servomechanisms. Modelling system dynamics by transfer functions, block diagrams, root locus, Bode and Nyquist plots.System Response: Transient response of second order systems. Steady state response, steady state errors, frequency response.Stability: simple stability tests, Routh Hurwitz, root locus, Bode and Nyquist.Controller Design: Performance specification, PID, lead and lag compensators.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a competence in assessing and improving the dynamic performance of continuous time systems using classical control systems analysis and design techniques
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- On-Course assessment, some of which may be invigilated - (40%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Kenny Leong |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Eric Wang |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Kenny Leong |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Kenny Leong |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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