Control Systems

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMH624556
Module Leader Jahanzeb Akhtar
School School of Science & Engineering
Subject Instrumentation and Control
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

This module aims to consolidate advanced classical and modern control design techniques encompassing the practical considerations in applying control design in an industrial environment. The appropriateness and difficulties encountered in applying various design techniques in practice is explored. In particular frequency shaping, system sensitivity and robustness are studied. Modern state-space methods such as controllability, observability, design of control and observer systems using state-space techniques are explored.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 18
Tutorials 0
Practicals 18
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 100
Assessment 14
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 30 45 Coursework 1
Exam002 2 70 45 Exam (Exams Office)