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

Module Title	Fundamentals of Control
Module Code	MM353
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Harold Esmonde Semester 2: Lorna Fitzsimons Autumn: Harold Esmonde
Module Teacher	Harold Esmonde
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides the student with an introduction to basic principles of linear control systems in orderto understand the purpose of feedback control,to understand the concept of stability and the methods used to determine stability level in closed loop systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Model simple linear control systems.
2. Differentiate between open and closed loop control.
3. Explain the benefits and drawbacks associated with feedback.
4. Determine whether a system is stable, marginally stable or unstable.
5. Predict the response of second order systems based on the location of the roots of the characteristic equation on the s-plane.
6. Construct and interpret root locus diagrams for control systems.
7. Construct and interpret Nyquist and Bode plots for control systems.
8. Determine the gain and phase margins of simple control systems.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Laboratory	9	No Description
Independent learning time	80	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

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	n/a	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