Automatic feedback control systems analysis using frequency response, transient response and state-space methods. Routh's criteria, Nyquist criteria, Nyquist plots, Bode plots and root locus. Section 1 is individual study. Other sections are group study by seminar or class format. Features topics not included in regularly offered courses.
Students choose a senior design project and complete the preliminary design.
This stage of senior design includes investigation of alternative solutions that meet the project s requirements, cost analysis, and building the prototype circuit. Periodic oral and written project progress reports are required. Students complete the senior design project partially designed in EE 4820. The final result of the senior design project includes assembled on a PC board hardware that meets the project s requirements and final report describing the design procedure, designed hardware and software, and results of final testing. Periodic oral and written project progress reports are required.