Dynamics And Controls

Below, the expected knowledge in dynamics and controls is listed. Course numbers in parentheses list courses that cover this material to the required depth. These course numbers are for reference purposes only; there is no requirement to take these classes prior to taking the Ph.D. Preliminary Exam.

Dynamics (EML 3013C)

• Two-dimensional kinematics
  • Particle kinematics
  • Rigid body kinematics
  • Cartesian coordinates
  • Normal and tangential coordinates
  • Cylindrical coordinates
  • Absolute dependent motion analysis (bodies connected by cables)
• Two-dimensional kinetics
  • Particle kinetics
  • Rigid body kinetics
  • Newton's second law
  • Principle of work and energy
  • Principle of impulse and momentum

Controls (EML 4316 or 5311)

• Control System Analysis
  • Laplace transform
  • Block diagrams
  • Routh's stability criterion
  • Bode plots
  • Nyquist plots
  • Nyquist stability criterion
  • Sensitivity
  • Transient response
  • Steady state response
  • Root locus techniques
  • State space representation
• Control System Design
  • Root locus
  • PID compensation
  • Lead and lag compensation