Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GE 601 - System Dynamics

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents the basic theory and practice of systems dynamics. It introduces the modeling of dynamic systems and response analysis of these systems, with an introduction to the analysis and design of control systems. A course project will involve analysis of a multi- degree-of-freedom system employing MATLAB Simulink software. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand basic system components of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid systems and combine components into systems
  • Formulate mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid and mixed discipline systems into appropriate differential equation models
  • Analyze linear systems for dynamic response - both time and frequency response
  • Recognize the similarity of the response characteristics of various physically dissimilar systems
  • Solve systems using classical methods and MATLAB/Simulink

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Differential equations and Laplace transform

Course Topics
  • Introduction to system dynamics
  • Mechanical systems (single & multiple dof) modeling and response using MATLAB Simulink
  • Electrical systems modeling and response
  • Liquid and thermal systems modeling and response
  • Review of Laplace transform
  • Transfer function approach
  • State space approach
  • Frequency-domain approach
  • Coupled-field systems modeling and response
  • Feedback control systems modeling and design- an introduction

Coordinator
Dr. Subha Kumpaty



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