The junior level course includes modeling of physical systems, and analysis of the stability and the transient and steady state responses of such systems. The first senior level course includes the basic principles used in designing analog compensators to improve the stability, and the transient steady state response of a given system. The second senior level course includes the design of digital controllers and the use of computers to control such systems. Due to advances in computer technology, many industrial companies are using computers for control purposes. The control systems area affects, in one way or another, all other engineering disciplines.
Many practical systems utilize a control system.
Control of power systems, mechanical systems, and chemical processes are examples that are related to ECE, ME, and CHE, respectively. Because control systems can be used in all engineering disciplines, a control system engineer has a wide market for employment. Control systems engineers are in demand in manufacturing and industrial organizations. For further information about the control area, students are encouraged to talk to any of the faculty members involved in this area and listed elsewhere. The courses below are described in more detail in your catalog.