C. R. (Bob) Koch, PhD, PEng
Fall Term 2026 (1970)
MEC E 420 - Feedback Control Design of Dynamic Systems
3.8 units (fi 8)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-0-3/2)
Design of linear feedback control systems for command-following error, stability, and dynamic response specifications. PID, Root-locus, frequency response and design techniques. An introduction to structural design limitations. Examples emphasizing Mechanical Engineering systems. Some use of computer aided design with MATLAB/Simulink. Controls Lab - control of mechanical systems. Prerequisites: MEC E 390. Credit can only be granted for one of MEC E 420, ECE 362, CH E 448.
LECTURE A1 (50570)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 13:00 - 13:50
LAB D11 (50571)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50
LAB D21 (50572)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50
LAB D31 (50573)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 14:00 - 16:50
LAB D41 (50574)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 14:00 - 16:50
LAB D51 (50709)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
MCTR 320 - Feedback Control Systems
3.8 units (fi 8)(SECOND, 3-0-3/2)
Linear feedback control systems for command-following, stability, and dynamic response specifications. Frequency response and design techniques, including lead, lag compensators and PID control. An introduction to structural design limitations. Introduction to state space models. Examples emphasizing control of mechatronics systems, using computer-aided design. Prerequisite: MCTR 240. Credit can only be granted for one of MCTR 320, MEC E 420, ECE 360, CH E 446.
LECTURE B1 (82369)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 13:00 - 13:50