Outline and

Classroom Expectations
Control Systems
CCE 405 / CCE 405 B / BME 405
Section A

TTh 12:30 PM – 13:45 PM

L 303

Mr. Michel Owayjan

CCE 405: CONTROL SYSTEMS
• INSTRUCTOR: Michel Owayjan, M.E.
(mowayjan@aust.edu.lb)
• WEBSITE: http://michelowayjan.appspot.com
• CLASS HOURS: TTH 12:30 PM – 13:45 PM
Room: 303, Block L
• OFFICE HOURS:
 W 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 TTh 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Otherwise by appointment
Room: 805, Block A
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• This is a senior level course which addresses the
fundamentals of control systems as applied to numerous
engineering systems. The objectives of the course are to
teach the fundamentals of control analysis and design
using frequency response and state-space methods. This
includes both theoretical and applied aspects of the topic.
The student will be trained on the following subject
matters: feedback concept, state variable description of
linear control systems, block diagrams and signal flow
graphs, sensitivity and disturbance analyses, steady state
error analysis, stability analysis, time domain analysis,
root locus, frequency domain analysis, and control
system design in the time and frequency domains.
CCE 405: CONTROL SYSTEMS
COURSE PREREQUISITES
CCE 330 (B): SIGNALS AND (BIO)SYSTEMS
MAT 205: LINEAR ALGEBRA
OR ADVISOR’S CONSENT
PREREQUISITES BY TOPICS
• The student should have a basic understanding of how to
develop system equations. Such knowledge will be
heavily utilized in control system modeling and in
classical analysis and synthesis techniques (Root Locus
and Bode). The course also assumes a working
knowledge of MATLAB®.
COURSE CREDITS 3 Credit Hours
INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE
• Lecture will be used predominantly. These will be
supported by problem sets and laboratory projects using
MATLAB® and LabVIEWTM
CCE 405: CONTROL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED TEXT
• Nise NS. Control Systems Engineering. Sixth Edition.
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011.
REFERENCES
• Kuo BC and Golnaraghi F. Automatic Control Systems.
Eighth Edition– Wiley International Edition. New York,
NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003.
• Dorf RC and Bishop RH. Modern Control Systems.
Tenth Edition (International Edition). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.
• Franklin GF, Powell JD, Emami-Naeini A. Feedback
Control of Dynamic Systems. Fourth Edition
(International Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Education, Inc., 2002.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION

Lab LAB 25%

Class Attendance ATT 05%
Homework HWK 10%
Quizzes QZS 05%
Class Exams
Exam 1 EX1 15%
Exam 2 EX2 15% Best 2 out of 3
Counted (40%)
Exam 3 EX3 15%
Final Exam FIN 25%
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the
following:
• Describe the role of feedback control in engineering systems.
• Utilize some graphical tools in the analysis of control systems.
• Model and analyze control systems in time and frequency
domains.
• Utilize MATLAB® and its Control Toolbox in the analysis and
design of control systems.
• Explain the notion, roles, and practices of control.
• Determine and analyze the mathematical model of linear control
system using transfer functions and state variables.
• Utilize block diagrams and signal flow graphs as modeling tools.
• Describe the causes and effects of system disturbance,
sensitivity, and steady-state error.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Determine basic control system response specifications in the
time domain and frequency domain.
• Design simple controllers to achieve the desired closed-loop
response.
• Discuss control system’s ability and its relation to pole location.
• Apply the Routh-Hurwitz stability test.
• Draw Bode plots and Nyquist diagrams for analyzing the
stability and performance of control systems.
• Discuss the basics of PID controllers, and phase lead and
phase lag compensators.
ATTENDANCE
For legitimate reasons only, a student is allowed to absent
him/herself for a maximum of 6 course lectures. However,
any absence of more than one session will be counted
toward the 5% evaluation of the course grade. Absences
beyond the specified maximum limit will result in an
automatic AW in the course and possibly other disciplinary
measures. An unexcused absence from an unannounced
quiz will result in a zero on that quiz. Should the student be
absent from a lecture during which a problem set or a project
assignment is due, it is the duty of the student to make
certain that the homework assignment is handed in on time.
Failure to do so will incur a penalty on that assignment’s
grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The student should get familiar with the Students’ Handbook
2015-2017 of AUST. This is distributed to the student at the
beginning of every academic term. The student should also
be aware that plagiarism, abuse of laboratory facilities, and
other sorts of academic dishonesty are not tolerated and can
result in unsympathetic penalties.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Note: No snacks or beverages, including water

bottles, are allowed in the classroom. The use
of cellphones is prohibited.
PROBLEM SETS

For most part of the course, problem sets will be

assigned on a weekly basis. Corrected problem
sets will be returned to the student at the
beginning of the lecture that succeeds the lecture
of the homework assignment submission.
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Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate.
Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and

practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the university community
and all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and

appropriate writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• All assignments are announced in class and
on the website and online system.
Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
 By showing curiosity about human nature and how the
world works.
 By seeking and valuing diversity.
 By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
 By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote
positive change.
 By learning and applying technology tools to solve
problems.
Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the

classroom.
• Please be in your seat on time, as class
begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be
resubmitted. They will be scored at a 25%
deduction per session.
• Absences
 Ask team members or a classmate first for
assignments.
 Each absence has a one-day grace period.
 Thank you

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