School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code MECH 501
Course Title in English Mechatronic Systems Modeling and Control
Course Title in Turkish Mekatronik Sistem Modelleme ve Kontrol
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 343 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7.5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of electric and electronic engineering
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Graduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the principles of analog control engineering such as system modeling in time and frequency domains, time response, stability, root locus, and state space design.
Course Description The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to modeling, analysis, simulation and control of mechatronics systems. Computer modeling and mathematical representation of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermal, and electronic systems or combinations of these. The following topics will be emphasized: System modeling and analysis of linear time-invariant systems in time, Laplace, frequency domain, and state-space methods; time response; block diagram reduction; stability analysis using the Routh-Hurwitz and Root Locus techniques; system model conversions; system analysis with initial conditions and general form inputs; state variable feedback controller design. Computer-aided tools such as MATLAB and Simulink will be used throughout the course, and laboratory practice is included.
Course Description in Turkish Bu dersin amacı öğrenciye mekatronik sistemlerin modellenmesi, analizi, simülasyonu ve kontrolüne giriş sağlamaktır. Mekanik, elektrik, hidrolik, termal ve elektronik sistemlerin veya bunların kombinasyonlarının bilgisayar modellemesi ve matematiksel gösterimi üzerinde durulacaktır. Aşağıdaki konular vurgulanacaktır: Zaman içinde doğrusal zamanla değişmeyen sistemlerin sistem modellemesi ve analizi, Laplace, frekans domeni ve durum-uzay çözümü; zaman yanıtı; blok diyagramı indirgeme; Routh-Hurwitz ve Root Locus tekniklerini kullanarak kararlılık analizi; sistem modeli dönüşümleri; başlangıç koşulları ile sistem analizi; durum değişken geri beslemeli kontrolör tasarımı. Ders boyunca MATLAB ve Simulink gibi bilgisayar destekli araçlar kullanılacak ve laboratuvar uygulamaları yapılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify, analyze, formulate and solve problems on block diagram modeling and setting their mathematical model as ordinary differential equations, Laplace transform, frequency domain, and state-space representations;
2) identify, analyze, formulate and solve problems applying the mesh analysis for linear, time-invariant mechanical systems of multiple degrees of freedom to obtain the state-space model;
3) identify, analyze, formulate and solve problems on time response behavior of second-order systems, apply stability analysis, and design PID controllers using MATLAB Control Systems Toolbox and Simulink;
4) design and simulate a PID control system for a real-life application;
5) communicate and collaborate on a project team, setting goals, accomplishing tasks, and meeting deadlines, professionally write its final report and defend it orally;
6) self-learn and apply new knowledge by his/her own means as a valuable life-long learning skill.
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
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Prepared by and Date DANTE DORANTES , January 2023
Course Coordinator DANTE DORANTES
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. DANTE DORANTES

Course Contents

Hafta Konu
1) Introduction. Block Diagram Modeling of Physical Systems.
2) System Modeling Techniques: Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Transfer Function (TF), Frequency Domain & State-Space (SS). Solving Laplace Transform using MATLAB.
3) MISO DC motor model. Transfer functions & Bode plots. Modeling with oper. amplifiers.
4) Motor constants. Equivalent moment/moment of inertia/viscous damping. Linearization.
5) The Mesh Analysis Technique.
6) The Mesh Analysis Technique. MATLAB Plotting, transfer functions, and State Space.
7) Arithmetic operations, vectors, solving polynomials in MATLAB. Time response concepts.
8) Time Response of system elements. Performance Criteria. System identification.
9) The PID controller analysis and controller tuning.
10) LTI Viewer. Reduction of Block Diagrams. TF-SS & SS-TF conversions. Initial Conditions.
11) PID Tuning in MATLAB. Simulink model of PID controller & plant.
12) Stability Analysis via Routh-Hurwitz.
13) Stability Analysis via Root Locus. Signal Flow Graphs and the State-Variable Feedback Design Method (Pole Placement), Controllability.
14) The State-Variable Feedback Design Method.
15) Project Presentation period.
16) Project Presentation period.
Required/Recommended ReadingsControl Systems Engineering, International Student Version, Norman S. Nise, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2011 (textbook) Other reference: System Dynamics, William J. Palm, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2021 (reference) Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogata, 5th Edition, Pearson, 2009
Teaching MethodsFlipped Learning/Lecture/Laboratory Work/Project/Guided Personal Study
Homework and ProjectsDesign of a PID position/velocity control system using MATLAB Control Tool Box and Simulink
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseCompulsory computer-aided problem-solving using MATLAB Control Toolbox and Simulink.
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Uygulama 10 % 10
Küçük Sınavlar 12 % 10
Ödev 4 % 20
Projeler 1 % 30
Final 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration dorantesd@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 36 40
office hours: Monday 18:00-19:00 email address: dorantesd@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Attendance is taken during Flipped Classroom Practice. A minimum of 70% of attendance is mandatory. Rules for Flipped Classroom Practice: Missed Flipped Classroom Practice (FCP) will be given a zero grade. Participation quizzes with flaws or lack of individual collaboration attitude during teamwork will be given a grade of one. Successful participation quizzes and individual collaboration attitudes will be given a grade of two. FCP activities are conducted during online class time (20-40 min), by solving a similar previously solved exercise, but working in randomly formed teams, and emailing their solution scanned pdf file using CamScanner application by the end of the class. The FCP evidence will be the only way to count student class attendance. Rules for late submission of project or assignment: It will be discounted 50/100 for each delayed day. Rules for missing a midterm: Provided that a valid official justification approved by the university and presented, a make-up midterm will be granted one week immediately after the regular midterm date. Minimum grade to be allowed to pass the course (FZ): Satisfactory Flipped Classroom Practice, Midterms, Assignments, and Project grades, as well as at least 70% attendance, are mandatory to be allowed to pass the course. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://www.mef.edu.tr/Yonetmelikler

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati 12 0 2 1 36
Proje 6 22 20 2 264
Ödevler 10 0 0.5 0.5 10
Küçük Sınavlar 12 0 2 1 36
Final 1 2 4 1 7
Total Workload 353
Total Workload/25 14.1
ECTS 7.5