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ME 8282 - Nonlinear Systems
Pre-requisite:
Familiarity in mathematical treatment of linear systems from the states space perspective, and mathematical maturity. ME 8281 will suffice as pre-requisite.Overview:
This is a graduate level introductory course on nonlinear systems, with a focustowards nonlinear control systems. Knowledge of mathematical linear systems
theory (states space, controllability, observability etc.) and mathematical maturity are assumed.
The course will introduce the basic concepts and analysis tools for nonlinear systems, as well
as several control design techniques. The goal is that after taking this course, students will be
able to approach the literature on nonlinear systems on their own, and to apply the tools
to their own applied and theoretical research problems. Approximately half to two thirds of the
course will be on nonlinear systems analysis and the remainder on control design techniques.
Homework assignments will consist of theory (pen and paper) and design / simulation
(using Matlab/Simulink). There will a significant term project, and a final. We will rely heavily
on MATLAB for analysis, design and simulations throughout the course.