Title :
Computer-aided control systems course instruction
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Florida Atlantic Univ., Boca Raton, FL, USA
Abstract :
Teaching of classical control can be significantly enhanced by incorporation of weekly computer lab sessions, utilizing the MATLAB® Control Systems Toolbox, Symbolic Math Toolbox and SIMULINK®. The paper discusses a basic control course curriculum planning, focusing on the tradeoffs that result from allocating lecture time to computer lab hands-on activities. Some of the specific computer lab activities are highlighted.
Keywords :
computerised control; control engineering education; digital simulation; educational courses; symbol manipulation; MATLAB Control Systems Toolbox; SIMULINK; Symbolic Math Toolbox; computer lab hands-on activities; computer lab sessions; computer-aided control systems course instruction; lecture time allocation; Computer aided instruction; Computer languages; Control systems; Education; Linear feedback control systems; Linear systems; Mathematical model; Mechanical factors; Stability analysis; Velocity control;
Conference_Titel :
Automation Congress, 2002 Proceedings of the 5th Biannual World
Print_ISBN :
1-889335-18-5
DOI :
10.1109/WAC.2002.1049472
