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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Nonlinear Control

Course Code : EE-723

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. İLYAS EKER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows linear systems
Knows nonlinear system
Knows linear and nonlinear controllers
Designs lineer controllers
Designs nonlineer controllers

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To introduce nonlinear sontrol systems

Course Contents : Introduction, Linear and Nonlinear Systems, Time-varying systems, Phase plane analysis, Equilibrium Points, Fundamentals of Lyapunov Theory

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classrooms of Elecrical and Electronic Engineering Department (Base level)


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and content none Lecture
2 Linear Systems Review of the previous information Lecture
3 Linear Control Review of the previous information Lecture
4 Linear Controllers Review of the previous information Lecture
5 Nonlinearities Review of the previous information Lecture
6 Perturbations Review of the previous information Lecture
7 Nonlinear Systems Review of the previous information Lecture
8 Mid-term exam none Written Exam
9 Time-varying systems Review of the previous information Lecture
10 Phase plane analysis Review of the previous information Lecture
11 Limit Cycles Review of the previous information Lecture
12 Equilibrium Points Review of the previous information Lecture
13 Fundamentals of Lyapunov Theory Review of the previous information Lecture
14 Lyapunov Stability Review of the previous information Lecture
15 Input-Output stability Review of the previous information Lecture
16/17 Final examination none Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Khalil, H.K., Nonlinear Systems, Prentica Hall, ISBN:0-13-067369-2
 Slotine, J.J.; Li, W.: Applied Nonlinear Control. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs (1991)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 1
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 3
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 3
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 3
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 4
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 3
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 3
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 3
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 3
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 2
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 0
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 8 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 141
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64
ECTS Credit: 6