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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Systems
Module Code	EE207
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Marissa Condon Semester 2: Marissa Condon Autumn: Marissa Condon
Module Teacher	Charles McCorkell
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the student to the study of dynamics of systems and to demonstrate and analyse a number of common systems, including circuits, mechanical and biological systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop mathematical models for a range of dynamical systems
2. Change between different mathematical model representations (differential equation, state-space and transfer function)
3. Calculate responses and examine the stability of systems
4. Simulate simple dynamical systems

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	10	No Description
Laboratory	12	No Description
Independent learning time	79	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Dynamic and static systems.
Mathematical modelling of systems.

Continuous-time and discrete-time modelling.
Differential equation and difference equation models.

Differential/difference equation and state-space representations.
Transfer functions.

Relationship between state-space and transfer function forms.
Linearisation.

Solution to linear differential and difference state-space equations.
Characteristics of first- and second-order systems.

Stability.
Introduction to block diagrams and feedback.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	Simulation and analysis of simple dynamical systems	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List