Introduction to control systems. Advantages of closed-loop feedback systems. The role of the system mathematical model. Block diagrams and signal flow graphs. The basic control system design problem, stability in control systems. Frequency response analysis techniques. Root-locus analysis. Elementary lead-lag compensation. [Offered: F, W, last Fall offering is Fall 2011. The course moves to 3A level in Winter 2012 and becomes offered in Winter and Spring. The first Spring offering is Spring 2012.] Prereq: (ECE 207 or 342; Level at least 3A Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering) or (MATH 213; Level at least 3A Software Engineering). Antireq: ME 360, MTE 360, SE 380, SYDE 352
