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Course Details
ELE 434 Computer Control Laboratory
2020-2021 Spring term information
The course is not open this term
Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.
Course definition tables are extracted from the ECTS Course Catalog web site of Hacettepe University (http://akts.hacettepe.edu.tr) in real-time and displayed here. Please check the appropriate page on the original site against any technical problems. Course data last updated on 26/02/2021.
ELE434 - COMPUTER CONTROL LABORATORY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPUTER CONTROL LABORATORY | ELE434 | 8th Semester | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Prerequisite(s) | None. This laboratory course must be taken with the theoretical course "ELE 430 Computer Control". | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Experiment Problem Solving Other: This course must be taken together with ELE430 COMPUTER CONTROL. | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
| Course objective | The aim is to provide a better understanding of the theoretical subjects taught in "ELE 430 Computer Control" course via computer simulations and experiments carried out on laboratory setups, and to allow students to improve their abilities in this respect. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | A/D-D/A converters, sampling and zero order hold. Digital control of a servo system and observing the effects of sampling rate on the performance. Response of discrete-time systems and examining the effects of pole zero location. Comparing different discrete-time approximations of continuous-time systems. Experimenting with root locus and Bode design techniques. Pratical aspects and computer implementation of a PID controller. Experimenting with state feedback and observers. | |||||
| References | [1] Ogata K., Discrete-Time Control Systems, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1995. [2] Franklin G.F., Powell J.D. and Workman M.L., Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 2nd Ed., Addison Wesley, 1990. [3]Aström K.J. and Wittenmark B., Computer Controlled Systems: Theory and Design, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1997. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | An overview of digital control systems and the set-ups used in the experiments. |
| Week 2 | Experimenting with A/D and D/A converters, sampling and zero-order hold. |
| Week 3 | Digital control of a servo system and observing the effects of sampling rate on the performance-part I. |
| Week 4 | Digital control of a servo system and observing the effects of sampling rate on the performance- part II. |
| Week 5 | Response of linear discrete-time systems: computer simulation using MATLAB. |
| Week 6 | Discrete-time equivalents to continuous-time systems: computer simulation using MATLAB. |
| Week 7 | Digital PID control of a liquid level system-part I. |
| Week 8 | Digital PID control of a liquid level system-part II. |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 10 | Discrete controller design by root-locus: computer simulation using MATLAB |
| Week 11 | Discrete controller design by Bode plot: computer simulation using MATLAB |
| Week 12 | Observer+state feedback: computer simulations using MATLAB. |
| Week 13 | Digital state feedback control of an inverted pendulum system- part I. |
| Week 14 | Digital state feedback control of an inverted pendulum system-part II. |
| Week 15 | Preparation for Final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 12 | 40 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Workload and ECTS calculation
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Laboratory | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 27 | 13 | 57 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. PO1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline. | X | ||||
| 2. PO2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 3. PO3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods. | X | ||||
| 4. PO4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools. | X | ||||
| 5. PO5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results. | X | ||||
| 6. PO6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member. | X | ||||
| 7. PO7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 8. PO8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development. | X | ||||
| 9. PO9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies. | X | ||||
| 10. PO10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English. | X | ||||
| 11. PO11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities. | X | ||||
| 12. PO12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems. | X | ||||
| 13. PO13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest