MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MCH3008 Control Systems Spring 3 2 4 7

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): RA RESUL ÇALIŞKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The goal of this course to obtain a basic knowledge on the modeling, characteristics, and performance of feedback control systems, stability, root locus, frequency response methods, Nyquist/Bode diagrams, lead-lag, PID compensators, state space analysis and controller design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Describe basic concepts of dynamic systems modeling.
II. Define the state-variable/state-space, input-ouput and block diagram representations.
III. Describe the basic control actions and the transient and steady state response of dynamic systems.
IV. Define Routh’s stability criteria and the concept of stability.
V. Describe the Root locus analysis and controller design.
VI. Define Frequency response and Bode Diagrams.
VII. Define the concept of Nyquist stability, relative stability.
VIII. Define the concept of controllability, observability and state feedback.

Course Content

Review of modeling of dynamic systems using differential equations, transfer functions, state space models, characteristics of feedback systems, time domain transient and steady-state response, stability of feedback systems, the Routh-Hurwitz method, the root-locus procedure, lead-lag compensators, frequency response analysis, Bode diagrams, Nyquist criteria, state feedback controller design.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Purpose and Motivation, application to engineering
2) Idea of System model, Standard Forms, Laplace Transform
3) Input-Output Models, Transfer Functions, State Variable Models, Block Diagrams
4) Basic Concepts, Transient and steady state response
5) Basic Concepts, Transient and steady state response
6) Routh’s Stability criteria and Root locus analysis
7) Routh’s Stability criteria and Root locus analysis
8) Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag Controller design via Root locus
9) Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag Controller design via Root locus
10) Frequency Response Analysis
11) State-Space Analysis
12) State-Space Control Design
13) State-Space Control Design
14) Course Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 7th Edition, Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, Abbas Emami-Naeini,
Modern Control Engineering, 5th edition, Katsuhiko Ogata
References: Ders notları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory 14 % 20
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Project 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 169

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. 5
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. 5
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. 4
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. 5
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. 4
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. 1
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 4
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. 1
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. 1
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 1
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. 1