Undergraduate Course

Instructor: Dr Mahdi Alavi

School of Engineering Science 

Simon Fraser University

Winter 2010

Syllabus:

Mathematical Representations of Systems

State-Space Description of Systems

Linearization

Review of Linear Algebra

Solution of the State-Space Equations

Stability

Controllability

Observability

Realization Theory

Linear State Feedback Control Systems

Linear Observers

Evaluation Policy:

Homework: 10%
Quizz: 10%
Project: 20%
Midterm Exam:20%
Final Exam: 40%

References:

  • W.L. Brogan, Modern Control Theory, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1991
  • C.-T. Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 1999