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BE 4820 - Biomedical Feedback Control Systems II

3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
The objective of this course is to expand topics in classical feedback control theory, introduce modern control theory, and to apply these topics to the solution of both classical and biological feedback control problems. The student will expand their abilities to analyze control systems using Routh-Hurwitz, root-locus, and frequency response analysis. The students will use those techniques for PI, PD, and PID feedback control system design. Topics related to the design of control systems in state space will also be introduced. Matlab and Simulink will be used model control systems. The laboratory will investigate the aspects of control system design in both living and non-living systems through simulation and hands-on development. (prereq: BE 4810 , BE 4800 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Solve for system stability using Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
  • Use Root-Locus and Frequency Domain techniques to analyze and design first and second order LTI feedback control systems
  • Use Root-Locus technique to analyze and design first and second order LTI feedback control systems
  • Apply knowledge of classical analog feedback control theory in the laboratory
  • Design PI, PD, and PID controllers to be used in first and second order systems
  • Investigate using neural signals as control inputs
  • Use MATLAB and Simulink to analyze and design feedback control systems

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Develop models of mechanical, electrical (including ideal operational amplifiers), fluid thermal and biological systems in the frequency domain and in the time domain
  • Develop the transfer function for linear time-invariant (LTI) electrical, mechanical, fluid, thermal, and biological systems
  • Model a LTI systems in state-variable form
  • Solve for the time-domain response (impulse, step, ramp) of first and second order feedback transfer functions
  • Write the transfer function of first and second order feedback control systems
  • Solve for the stability factors and system error for LTI control system
  • Use MATLAB to analyze feedback control systems

Course Topics
  • Introductory Material (1 class)
  • Stability analysis Routh- Hurwitz (4 classes)
  • Root-Locus analysis and design (6 classes)
  • Frequency-Response Analysis and Design (6 classes)
  • State Space Based Control (4 classes)
  • Brain Machine Interfaces (6 classes)
  • Examinations and Review (3 classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Review Final Examination given in BE-4810 and general questions
  • Dynamic System Simulation Using Simulink
  • PI, PD, and PID Compensator Design, Construct and Test
  • Modeling and Control of a Servomotor
  • Neural Cursor Control

Coordinator
Icaro dos Santos



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