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Master's of Mechanical Engineering without Thesis

MAK512

NONLINEAR SYSTEM THEORY

Course Code
MAK512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  4. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIntroduction to nonlinear control systems, Analysis of nonlinear control systems, Stability of nonlinear control systems and Lyapunov theory, Advanced stability theory , Analysis with illustrative function method, Nonlinear control system design: feedback linearization, sliding mode control, adaptive control, Control of the multi entry physical systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to nonlinear control systems
2nd Week Analysis of nonlinear control systems
3rd Week Stability of nonlinear control systems and Lyapunov theory
4th Week Advanced stability theory
5th Week Analysis with illustrative function method
6th Week Nonlinear control system design: feedback linearization
7th Week Nonlinear control system design: feedback linearization
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Nonlinear control system design: sliding mode control
10th Week Nonlinear control system design: sliding mode control
11th Week Nonlinear control system design: adaptive control
12th Week Nonlinear control system design: adaptive control
13th Week Control of the multi entry physical systems
14th Week Control of the multi entry physical systems
Recommended or Required ReadingJ. J. E. Slotine, W. Li, Applied nonlinear control, Prentice Hall, N. Y., 1991
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 4 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 25 100
Total Work Load296
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.86
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K7 X
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