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227-0216-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-BSSE , D-ARCH , D-INFK , D-MAVT , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-ITET

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Control Systems II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Roy Smith

VVZ CR 3.35

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:42

Abstract

Introduction to basic and advanced concepts of modern feedback control.

Objective

Introduction to basic and advanced concepts of modern feedback control.

Content

This course is designed as a direct continuation of the course "Regelsysteme" (Control Systems). The primary goal is to further familiarize students with various dynamic phenomena and their implications for the analysis and design of feedback controllers. Simplifying assumptions on the underlying plant that were made in the course "Regelsysteme" are relaxed, and advanced concepts and techniques that allow the treatment of typical industrial control problems are presented. Topics include control of systems with multiple inputs and outputs, control of uncertain systems (robustness issues), limits of achievable performance, and controller implementation issues.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The slides of the lecture are available to download.

Literature

Skogestad, Postlethwaite: Multivariable Feedback Control - Analysis and Design. Second Edition. John Wiley, 2005.

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
Course Webpage

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: An extensive list of formulae will be provided at least one week before the examination. Students may optionally annotate the formulae sheet with additional notes before bringing it to the examination. Additional written materials are not allowed.

The examination only takes place once per year. An optional grade bonus (up to 0.25 grade points) can be earned through regular exercises (learning tasks).

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Control Systems II	Wed 08:15-12:00 (HG E 1.2)	4 h weekly

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Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
- Fields of Specialization
  - Systems and Control
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor
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  - Engineering Electives
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Robotics, Systems and Control (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor. .)
Computational Science and Engineering Master
- Fields of Specialization
  - Systems and Control
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master (More informations at: )
- Advanced Courses (A total of 30 ECTS needs to be acquired in the Advanced Courses category. Thereof at least 16 ECTS in the Theory and 10 ECTS in the Biology category. Note that some of the lectures are being recorded: )
  - Theory (At least 16 ECTS need to be acquired in this category.)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Communication (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Communication", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Communication", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
  - Systems and Control (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Systems and Control", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Core Courses (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Systems and Control". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
      - Advanced Core Courses
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved form courses during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Communication
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)
    - Systems and Control
      - Core Subjects (These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Systems and Control".)
Robotics, Systems and Control Master
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Integrated Building Systems Master
- Main Courses
  - Specialised Courses
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)