Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Ersoy BEŞER
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki BİLGİN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Birol ARİFOĞLU
Assistant Prof. Dr. Murat ÜNLÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Know open-loop and closed-loop control systems .
2) Analyze Block diagram, transfer function and signal flow graph.
3) Mathematical modeling of physical systems.
4) Analyze Routh–Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criterion.
5) Draw and analyze Root Locus.
6) Analyze time and frequency response of the control systems.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Low	Low	Low	Middle	Low
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle
	3	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	Middle	High	High
	4	Middle	High	High	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle	High
	5	Middle	High	High	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle	High
	6	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Introduction of Control Systems. Open-loop control systems and closed-loop control systems. Introduction of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control. Block diagram, transfer function and signal flow graph. Mason’s gain formula. Mathematical modeling of physical systems. Stability of control systems. Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Nyquist criterion, Bode diagram and their applications.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction of Control Systems.
2) Open-loop control systems and closed-loop control systems.
3) Introduction of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control.
4) Block diagrams
5) Signal flow graphs.
6) Transfer functions.
7) Mason’s gain formula.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Mathematical modeling of physical systems.
10) Stability of control systems.
11) Routh-Hurwitz criterion.
12) Nyquist criterion.
13) Root locus criterion.
14) Bode diagrams.
15) Control system applications.
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Simulation
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)