CEN418 Introduction to Optimal Control

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
COMPUTER ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code CEN418
Name Introduction to Optimal Control
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. RAMAZAN ÇOBAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. RAMAZAN ÇOBAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach all the students to design the optimal control systems in continous time and discrete time domains and to design control systems according to the predetermined performance specifications.

Course Content

Introduction. Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control. Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Systems. Discrete-Time Optimal Control Systems. Pontryagin Minimum Principle. Constrained Optimal Control Systems.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

OPTIMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, Desineni Subbaram Naidu, CRC Press, 2002.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The students can design the Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Systems.
LO02 The students can design the Discrete-Time Optimal Control Systems
LO03 The students can comprehend the Pontryagin Minimum Principle
LO04 State variable representation of systems
LO05 Performance measure
LO06 Optimal control law


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has capability in the fields of mathematics, science and computer that form the foundations of engineering 3
PLO02 - Identifies, formulates, and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques, 2
PLO03 - Analyzes a system, its component, or process and designs under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements,gains the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly. 4
PLO04 - Ability to use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice and information technologies effectively. 4
PLO05 - Ability to design and to conduct experiments, to collect data, to analyze and to interpret results 3
PLO06 - Has ability to work effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams, take sresponsibility and builds self-confidence 3
PLO07 - Can access information,gains the ability to do resource research and uses information resources 3
PLO08 - Awareness of the requirement of lifelong learning, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal ability 2
PLO09 - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to read and understand technical publications in at least one foreign language 3
PLO10 - Professional and ethical responsibility, 2
PLO11 - Awareness about project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety, and the legal implications of engineering applications, 4
PLO12 - Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation, and knowledge of contemporary issues 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
2 Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
3 Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
4 Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
5 Discrete-Time Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
6 Discrete-Time Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
7 Pontryagin Minimum Principle Questions
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
9 Pontryagin Minimum Principle Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
10 Pontryagin Minimum Principle Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
11 Constrained Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
12 Constrained Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
13 Constrained Optimal Control Systems Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
14 review Lecture, Question-Answer, Homeworks
15 final Questions
16 Term Exams Final Exam
17 Term Exams Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 20
1. Final Exam - 80
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 12:48