| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Control System Engineering |
| Unit ID: | ENGPG9309 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 031301 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The unit provide students with solid foundation in control system engineering alongside study of the effect of non-linearity on the systems dynamic response. The students will be facilitated to use the theoretical knowledge in demonstrations, projects and assignments. This will enhance the students' level of understanding of the subject as well as allow them to appreciate the application of the unit in a physical environment. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | |  | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Demonstrate the principles of control system theory. |
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| K2. | Explain the principles of system stability. |
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| K3. | Explain different control terms and parameters to evaluate the system behaviour. |
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| K4. | Interpret the behaviour of a control system when an input is applied. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Analyse and characterise the behaviour of a control system in terms of different system and performance parameters. |
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| S2. | Design and simulate control systems, using control software, to achieve required stability, performance and robustness. |
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| S3. | Critically analyse and outline the dynamic response of closed loop systems. |
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| S4. | Evaluate and analyse system performance using frequency and transient response analysis. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply mathematical and theoretical knowledge to design control system for a practical dynamic engineering process to achieve desired robustness and stability. |
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| A2. | Apply systematic engineering methods in solving and analysing complex control systems. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: 1. Introduction and overview of control system. 2. Modelling in frequency domain. 3. Modelling in time domain. 4. Time response. 5. Reduction of multiple sub-systems. 6. Stability. 7. Root locus and frequency response techniques. 8. Designing, modelling and real time realisation of different control systems using control software. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | 2 - No | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | 2 - No |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Experimental work and / or projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit. | Reports, demonstrations | 10 - 30% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit. | Assignments, quizzes | 10 - 30% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4 | Questions and problems related to the unit contents. | Exams / Tests | 40 - 60% |
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