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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
AUT.210

Systems and Control, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
AUT.210
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Terho Jussila
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Automation Technology Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Linear Time Invariant. Elements of Discrete-Time aka DT systems control. Non-experimental Modelling. Model conversions. Simulation. Similarities and Differences of Continuous-Time systems and DT systems. Nyquist-Shannon Sampling Theorem.
  • Elementary Block Diagram. z Transform, z Transfer Function, DT Operator Transfer Functions. State-Space Models.
  • Stability, Root Locus, Controllability, Observability and Frequency Response of DT Systems. Möbius-Routh Stability Test. Intersample behavior.
  • Analysis and Synthesis of DT Feedback Controllers. Root Locus.
  • DT State Feedback Control, State Observers and Observer Based Feedback Control using eigenvalue assignment designs including analysis of Relative Stability and Sensitivities.
Complementary knowledge

Further simulation tools of Matlab
Efficient Stability Tests
Sensitivity of eigenvalue, DC gain and the system response
LTI and LPV systems
State space model and Transfer Function Matrix from such model of the subsystems
Improving accuracy of the computations
Two skills from the list of 5 skills listed elsewhere

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

07.01.2025 30.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)