Basics of Control Engineering (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students
- know the principles of dynamic behavior in a process
- are able to form dynamic models of simple systems
- know how do determine changing behaviour with a model
- are able to analyse the controllable features of a system
- are able to use a simulation program to study dynamic systems.

Content (course unit)

Differential equations and transfer function models. block diagrams. First and second order. Time delay.. Impulse, step, ramp and frequency responses. Examining stability. The use of computers in simulation the system.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Integral calculus or equivalent.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Opiskelija osaa säätötekniikan peruskäsitteistön. Hän tunnistaa yksinkertaisten järjestelmien differentiaaliyhtälö- ja siirtofunktiomallit sekä osaa laskea näiden mallien vasteita. Opiskelija osaa opastettuna käyttää simulointiohjelmistoa yksinkertaisten järjestelmien dynaamisten ominaisuuksien selvittämiseen.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Edellisten lisäksi opiskelija osaa johtaa yksikertaisten järjestelmien dynaamisia malleja. Hän osaa tutkia järjestelmien ominaisuuksia mallien avulla. Hän käyttää sujuvasti ja itsenäisesti simulointiohjelmaa dynaamisten mallien analysointiin.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Edellisten lisäksi opiskelija osaa muodostaa monimutkaisten järjestelmien malleja ja analysoida niiden avulla järjestelmien dynaamisia ominaisuuksia. Hän osaa itsenäisesti omaksua simulointiohjelman ominaisuuksia ja soveltaa niitä käytännön järjestelmien analysointiin.

Location and time

Class room classes is given in the beginning of the course and on Moodle. Information on timing is available via Lukkari.

Exam schedules

A failed course can be compensated by passing a new exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student performance assessment is based on passed exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Class room contact teaching, home excercices, self-learning.

Learning materials

Lectures, notes made by a student, other referred material by a lecturer.

Student workload

The total working hours for passing the course is ca. 133 hours (5 cr x 1600/60 h/cr) of which a student has to allocate a major part for self-learning.

Content scheduling

The course involves teaching on a regular basis. The more detailed course structure is introduced in the first class and it will be available in the course information on Moodle afterwards.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

The course involves no travelling abroad.

Further information

For passing the course, learning by doing home excercises on a continuous basis and self-learning are emphasized.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance does not exceed the minimum level.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance is within the limits for the grade 1-2.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance is within the limits for the grade 3-4.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance reaches the highest grade 5.