Module Details

Module Code: SYST C2609
Module Title: Introduction to Systems and Control
Title: Introduction to Systems and Control
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Stephen Scully
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce and develop understanding of the dynamics of common systems, analyse their characteristics, control them using standard strategies, and simulate them in the laboratory.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define dynamic system behaviour in terms of stability, steady-state and transient response.
LO2 Identify the objectives and principles of operation of general closed-loop automatic control systems.
LO3 Represent dynamic systems in transfer function form.
LO4 Explain and utilise feedback including parameterisation of (tune) PID controllers.
LO5 Use analysis tools to simulate/analyse dynamic systems and their practical implementation using basic control techniques.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Systems
Transfer function and characterisation: e.g.: Transient, Steady state, Stability. Block diagram analysis/algebra.
Control
Objectives of Automatic Control, Loop Block Diagrams, PID Control, definitions and the need for safety and ethical use of Automatic Control systems.
Analysis
Mathematical modelling and simulation software. Signal analysis, Real-time spectral analysis, Off-line processing, Characterisation of a 2nd-order system
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A final exam to assess the students' learning.

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A final exam to assess students' learning.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Katsuhiko Ogata. System Dynamics, 4th.
  • Ira Cochin, Harold J. Plass, and William Cadwallender. Analysis and Design of Dynamic Systems, Subsequent.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Bohdan T. Kulakowski, John F. Gardiner, and J. Lowen Shearer. Dynamic Modelling and Control of Engineering Systems.
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