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ECE 515: Control System Theory and Design (Spring 2012)

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This is a fundamental first-year graduate course on the modern theory of dynamical systems and control. It builds on an introductory undergraduate course in control (such as ECE 486) and emphasizes state-space techniques for the analysis of dynamical systems and the synthesis of control laws meeting given design specifications. Some familiarity with linear algebra, as well as ordinary differential equations, is strongly recommended, although the necessary material will be reviewed in the context of the course.

Schedule: Tue Thu 12:30-1:50pm, Room 163 Everitt Lab

Prerequisite: ECE 486 (Control Systems I) or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Instructor: Daniel Liberzon
Office: 144 CSL
Email: liberzon at illinois.edu
Office hours: TBA

Teaching assistant: Richard Otap
Email: rotap2 at illinois.edu
Office hours: TBA

Class notes:

T. Basar, S. P. Meyn, W. R. Perkins, ECE 515 Class Notes. Available for purchase in Room 54 Everitt Lab starting the first week of class.

Recommended text:

J. P. Hespanha, Linear Systems Theory, Princeton University Press, 2009. Available for purchase in the bookstore.

Supplementary texts (on reserve in Grainger Library):

C.-T. Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, 3rd edition. Oxford University Press, 1999.
W. J. Rugh, Linear System Theory, 2nd edition. Prentice Hall, 1996.
R. W. Brockett, Finite Dimensional Linear Systems, Wiley, 1970.
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Assignments and grading policy:
There will be weekly problem sets, one midterm exam (date to be announced), and one final exam (date to be announced).
Grade break-down: homework 30%, midterm 30%, final 40%. Late homework will not be accepted.

ASSIGNMENTS AND SOLUTIONS

Brief course outline: (see class notes for more details)

1. Introduction: state space models, review of linear algebra.
2. Analysis: state transition matrix, stability, controllability, observability.
3. Design: state feedback, pole placement, observers, optimal control.