1. To understand the basics of the mathematical representation of linear systems
  2. To be able to analyze the behavior of a linear control system and its properties in time and frequency domains
  3. To be able to design a classical controller (P, PI, PD, PID etc) for a system based on time and frequency domain specifications
  4. To get acquaintance with state space representation, analysis, and design

Text books:

Norman S Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons

Reference Books:

  1. K Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering,” 4th Edition, Prentice Hall
  2. Richard Dorf, “Modern Control Systems,” 8th edition, Addison Wesley.
  3. D’Azzo & Houpis, “Linear Control Systems,” McGraw Hill, 4th edition, 1995.
  4. Distefano, “Feedback Control Systems,” McGraw Hill, Schaum’s Outline Series.
  5. C. Kou, “Control Systems,” Prentice Hall, 9th edition, 2003.