ME 747 Advanced Computer Control of Machines and Processes

3 graduate credits

Instructor: Professor Neil A. Duffie
Phone: 608/262-9457
E-mail: duffie@engr.wisc.edu

Course objective:
To develop a thorough understanding of continuous and discrete control system analysis and design using classical and modern theories; and to become familiar with important non-control theoretic aspects of machine and process control system design.

Course description:
Subjects studied include control theory and design; system identification; machine, process and system control; intelligent control; and current topics.

Prerequisite:
Introductory course in continuous and discrete control theory; access to and basic ability to use computational tools (procedural programming and languages; spreadsheets; and math packages, specifically MATLAB).

Homework:
Biweekly problem sets.

Exams:
Final exam.

Laboratory:
None.

Computer software:
MATLAB (student version). Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering. A student version of MATLAB is available for purchase. Contact the Office of Engineering Outreach for details.

Textbook:
Computer Control of Machines and Processes, J.G. Bollinger and N.A. Duffie, Addison-Wesley, 1988, ISBN 0-201-10645-0 (out of print). Needed chapters will be provided.

Course notes:
Sent upon receipt of enrollment.

Projects:
A project appropriate to course material and student capabilities will be assigned.