| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Basic root locus: analysis and examples | |
| 3 | Frequency response methods | Homework 1 due |
| 4 | Control design using Bode plots | |
| 5 | Introduction to state-space models | Homework 2 due |
| 6 | Developing state-space models based on transfer functions | |
| 7 | State-space models: basic properties | Homework 3 due |
| 8 | System zeros and transfer function matrices | |
| | Midterm 1 | |
| 9 | State-space model features | |
| 10 | Controllability | |
| 11 | Full-state feedback control | |
| 12 | Pole placement approach | Homework 4 due |
| 13 | LQ servo introduction | |
| 14 | Open-loop and closed-loop estimators | Homework 5 due |
| 15 | Combined estimators and regulators | |
| 16 | Adding reference inputs | Homework 6 due |
| 17 | LQ servo: improving transient performance | |
| | Midterm 2 |
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| 18 | Deterministic linear quadratic regulator (LQR) | |
| 19 | Linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) | |
| 20 | Digital control basics | |
| 21 | Systems with nonlinear functions | Project report due |
| 22 | Analysis of nonlinear systems | |
| 23 | Anti-windup | |
| 24 | Closed-loop system analysis | |
