Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2013
• Summer Quarter 2013
• Autumn Quarter 2013

Linda Bushnell
M E 547
Seattle Campus

Linear Systems Theory

Linearity, linearization, finite dimensionality, time-varying vs. time-invariant linear systems, interconnection of linear systems, functional/structural descriptions of linear systems, system zeros and invertibility, linear system stability, system norms, state transition, matrix exponentials, controllability and observability, realization theory. Recommended: either A A 447, E E 447, or M E 471. Offered: jointly with E E 547/A A 547; A.

Class description

System Representation: state space linearization causality, time invariance, and linearity impulse response and transfer function of state space solutions to LTV systems solutions to LTI systems

Stability: Lyapunov Input-Output

Controllability and State Feedback: controllable subspaces controllable systems controllable decompositions stabilizability

Observability and Output Feedback: observability output feedback minimal realizations

Student learning goals

Understand all concepts of class

Learn how to use Matlab and Simulink

Demonstrate knowledge on a real project

General method of instruction

Meetings once a week 6:00pm - 9:50pm 6:00pm - 8:20pm lecture 8:30pm - 9:50pm laboratory (EE 3rd floor)

Recommended preparation

Linear algebra

Class assignments and grading

Homework 30% Midterm 20% Project 30% Final 20%

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Modified:May 17, 2013