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247-0400-00L 12 Credits WBZ D-ITET
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CAS ETH in Automation

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. John Lygeros
Examiners: Prof. Dr. John Lygeros, Dr. Andrea Martinelli
Does not take place this semester.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:06

Abstract

The CAS ETH in Automation offers an overview of the role of control and automation in modern technologies, infrastructures, and engineering systems. The focus is on the theories, methods, applications, state-of-the-art, and current trends that characterize the field of control engineering.

Objective

Graduates understand the basics of control schemes, the role of feedback, and the role of modelling. They can differentiate between the fundamental properties of dynamical systems, describe the elements of basic control methods such as PID control and discuss the characteristics of modern control methods, such as Model Predictive Control, optimal control, system identification, adaptive control, and robust control. Graduates are able to recognize model-free methods such as reinforcement learning and data-enabled predictive control.

Content

The CAS ETH in Automation is composed of 6 modules over the span of two weeks, taught full-time during the weekdays and halfday on Saturdays. The modules are: • Introduction to systems theory: A brief history of control, fundamental control scheme, dynamical systems modelling • Properties of dynamical systems: Stability, controllability and observability, performance • The science of feedback control: Open-loop versus closed-loop, PID control • Advanced control techniques: Optimal control, model predictive control, multiagent systems • Control under uncertainty: System identification, Kalman filter, robust control, noise and delays • Learning and data-driven control: Data-enabled predictive control, reinforcement learning The course will include the application of case studies, hands-on exercises, moderated group discussions, and guest talks, as well as an excursion and public networking events.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise CAS ETH in Automation
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 3 h weekly

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