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Unit Overview

Description

Control Engineering is the application of control theory to regulate the dynamic behaviour of engineered systems. Topics in this unit include classical linear control theory and its applications and limitations. It focuses on linear control systems, the concept of stability, time domain and frequency domain analysis, compensation and synthesis of single variable systems. Students are also introduced to common control hardware (sensors, actuators, their placement, controllers) and software (such as MATLAB and LabVIEW). Laboratories and examples are drawn from chemical process, electrical, mechanical, and automation industries. Process and instrumentation diagrams and sensors/actuators in control systems are also covered.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Automation and Robotics Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain classical control theory and its applications; (2) apply classical control techniques to linear control systems; (3) design and test feedback control systems using classical control techniques; and (4) explain limitations of solutions to control system problems.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory assignments; (2) group project; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Tyrone Fernando
Unit rules
Prerequisites
MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
and Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
Incompatibility
GENG4402 Control Engineering (ID 2588)
Contact hours
lectures: 3 hours per week
labs: to be scheduled during semester
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.