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In engineering, it is important to predict the behavior of systems that change in time. Such systems are called dynamic systems. Examples of such systems are the suspension system of a car (a mechanical system), an audio amplifier (an electrical system), and the cash-flow of a large corporation (an economic system). This course teaches students to model a large class of dynamic systems and to solve these systems both analytically and numerically. The course is a follow-on course to SYST 220, Dynamic Systems I. The first course covered fundamental aspects of obtaining solutions using Laplace transforms and block diagrams. This course continues the analysis of how systems respond to different external inputs and controls. Key questions addressed in this course are: Is the system stable? What are fundamental characteristics of the system behavior as a function of time? How does the system respond to oscillatory inputs? How can external controls be applied to ensure adequate system performance in the presence of uncertain disturbances? How should the system be designed to meet specified engineering requirements? Class Hours: Fall 2009, Mon / Wed 3 - 4:15 pm, Class Location: Robinson Hall B, room 208 Prerequisites: SYST 220, Dynamic Systems I MATH 203, Linear Algebra, MATH 214, Differential Equations, PHYS 260, Physics II PHYS 261, Physics II laboratory Instructor: John Shortle, , 703-993-3571, Engineering Building, rm 2210 Office Hours (Fall 2009): Tue 4-5pm, Wed 2-3pm Textbook: Palm, W. System Dynamics, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill General Course Information Homework Practice Exam Problems Return to home page |