EML 4312 Automatic Control

EMC 5415 Digital Control of Mechanical Systems

A. LOGISTICS

Instructor : Dwayne McDaniel, Ph.D., P.E.

Class Schedule: U01 TTh 9:30AM – 10:45AM Remote

Textbook
“Control Systems Engineering,” Norman Nise, 8th Edition, Wiley
(Required):
Textbook
(Recommended): “Modern Control Engineering,” Katsuhiko Ogata, 5 Edition, Prentice Hall
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TA: None

B. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

EMC5415
Discrete modeling of mechanical systems. Digital feedback systems. Computer interface of mechanical
systems. Controller design with emphasis on hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical devices.

C. COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce the fundamentals of classical and modern control which includes analysis and development of
control systems using a variety of techniques (i.e. root locus, frequency response, and state space methods).
Content will be focused on evaluating transient responses, steady-state error and stability.

D. TOPICS COVERED
1) Modeling in the frequency and time domain
- Laplace transforms, transfer functions, block diagrams
2) Time responses, steady-state error and stability
3) Root Locus Methods

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 - General properties
- Design approaches
4) Frequency Response Methods
- General properties
- Design approaches
5) Design via State Space
6) Digital Control Systems

E. ME PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental,
and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

F. COURSE GRADING
Course-Work Evaluation:
EML4312 EMC5415
Quizzes 40% Quizzes 30%
Mid Term 30% Mid Term 25%
Projects 30% Projects 25%
Presentation 20%
TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%
Grading Scale:
GRADE SCORE RANGE GRADE SCORE RANGE
A 92 -100 B- 77 - 79
A- 89 - 91 C+ 73 - 76
B+ 85 - 88 C 67 - 72
B 80 - 84 D 60 - 66
Grades below 60 are considered as an F
Course Policies:
Homework: Selected problems are assigned in class. It is recommended that student complete these
problems by the next lecture period for which they are assigned. The instructor will not collect any
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 of these problems for grading. Answers to selected homework problems are provided in the text,
and detailed solutions for some problems related to the topic will be posted on Canvas.
Exams: One mid-term exam will be held in class toward the middle of the semester. The exact date
for the exam will be provided in class. Excusable absence from the scheduled exam is accepted
only if the student informs the professor before the event such as illness or after the event such as
last-minute medical or other emergencies, within a reasonable time frame and with a valid
documentary proof shown (e.g., medical memo from doctor, letter from employer, etc.).
Quizzes: Eight quizzes will be held in class during the semester. Dates for the quizzes will be provided
in class. There will be no make ups for quizzes, however, students will be allowed to drop their two
lowest quiz grades (excluding the last quiz).
Projects: Approximately 3 small projects will be assigned during the course of the semester and will
require each student to obtain access to MATLAB. You may run MATLAB on your computer
though EIC by going to www.eic.fiu.edu and selecting the EIC Apps link for information on
obtaining access to the software. You may also download the software directly at
https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/florida-international-university-40640276.html.
Make sure to download the symbolic toolbox as well. We may also possibly use LabView and
Simulink which will be discussed at the time of assignment.
Class Attendance: It is recommended that every student attend all lectures, however, attendance will
not be taken.
No 4-C Policy: No Cell-phone, Computer (unless taking notes), Chatting, or Cheating is allowed in
this class.
Learning Strategy: Simply reading the solutions is absolutely the worst strategy for this course.
You need to practice as much as possible.

Calculators allowed in test (by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying):
Casio: All fx-115 models. Any Casio calculator must contain fx-115 in its model name. Examples of
acceptable Casio fx-115 models include (but are not limited to)
 fx-115 MS
 fx-115 MS Plus
 fx-115 MS SR
 fx-115 ES
Hewlett Packard: The HP 33s and HP 35s models, but no others.
Texas Instruments: All TI-30X and TI-36X models. Any Texas Instruments calculator must contain
either TI-30X or TI-36X in its model name. Examples of acceptable TI-30X and TI-36X
models include (but are not limited to)
 TI-30Xa
 TI-30Xa SOLAR
 TI-30Xa SE
 TI-30XS Multiview
 TI-30X IIB
 TI-30X IIS
 TI-36X II
 TI-36X SOLAR

Academic Misconduct: Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and

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 opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students
are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for
themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are
deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct,
they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the
Student Handbook.
Other: Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and will be treated according to the University
policy. The instructor will abide by the University’s policy on religious holidays.