Engineering 326 - Dynamic Systems and Introduction to Control Theory

Dynamic systems are systems that evolve with time, such as plants growing, populations migrating, systems storing energy (RLC circuits, rolling carts, heated building), national economic behavior, etc. They occur throughout nature and the built environment. Understanding dynamic systems leads to the ability to control them, so they behave according to the engineer's design. This course introduces students to both linear dynamic systems and modern control theories, so that students are able to design and control simple dynamic systems. Through design projects, students gain practical experience in designing a simple controller for a dynamic system. Prerequisites: (EGR 220 or MTH 211) and one of CSC 110, CSC 120, CSC 205/ MTH 205, CSC 210 or CSC 220. Enrollment limited to 20.

[CE] (EGR 220 or MTH 211) & (CSC 110 or 120)