MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience / Course details
Year of entry: 2027
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Course unit details:
Linear Systems Theory
| Unit code | EEEN40221 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | Level 4 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Brief description of the unit:
Part 1 - Linear Algebra
Linear subspaces
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Matrix inversion formulas
Invariate subspaces
Vector norms and matrix norms
Singular value decomposition
Generalised inverses
Semidefinite matrices
Part 2 - Linear Dynamical Systems
Description of linear dynamical systems
Solutions of linear dynamical systems and their stability
Controllability and observability
Observers and observer-based controllers
Operation on systems
State-space realisations for transfer functions
Hidden modes and pole-zero cancellation
Part 3 - Feedback System
Feedback structure
Well-posedness of feedback system
Closed-loop stability
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Systems II | EEEN30231 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
The unit aims to introduce the essential linear algebra concepts used in the development of the mathematical descriptions of linear system theory; to establish the mathematical foundations of linear dynamical systems used in control system theory; to give students a sound understanding of the state-space representation of linear dynamical systems and to formulate the stability of closed-loop systems.
Learning outcomes
ILO1: Analyse the preoerties of a matrix such as eigenvalues, norms, and singular values in the context of dynamical systems. [Developed and Assessed].
ILO2: Compute the invariate subspaces of a matrix and other significant properties.
ILO3: Describe dynamical systems in mathematical terms using state-space representations.
ILO4: Analyse dynamical system properties of state-space models.
ILO5: Develop feedback controllers for state-space models using state-feedback and observer techniques.
ILO6: Analyse feedback dynamical systems and their properties.
Assessment Methods
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, tutorials, practical/ laboratory work and private study.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 80% |
| Report | 20% |
Feedback methods
Examination - four questions, answer all questions. Feedback is provided after the examination board.
Laboratories - Quiz and Report. Feedback is provided two weeks after report submission.
Recommended reading
鈥淩obust and Optimal Control鈥� by Zhou, Doyle, and Glover.
鈥淟inear Systems Theory鈥� by Joao P. Hespanha
鈥淔eedback control of dynamic systems鈥� by Franklin and Powell, Prentice-Hall.
鈥淢odern control systems鈥� by Dorf and Bishop, Prentice-Hall.
91直播 hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 3 |
| Tutorials | 6 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 111 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Lanlan Su | Unit coordinator |
| Joaquin Carrasco Gomez | Unit coordinator |
