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227-0046-00L 5 Credits BSC D-ITET

Signal and System Theory II

Signal- und Systemtheorie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. John Lygeros
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:41

Abstract

Continuous and discrete time linear system theory, state space methods, frequency domain methods, controllability, observability, stability.

Objective

Introduction to basic concepts of systems theory.

Content

Modeling and classification of dynamical systems. Modeling of linear, time invariant systems by state equations. Solution of state equations by time domain and Laplace methods. Stability, controllability and observability analysis. Frequency domain description, Bode and Nyquist plots. Sampled data and discrete time systems. Advanced topics: Nonlinear systems, chaos, discrete event systems, hybrid systems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Copy of transparencies

Literature

Recommended: Franklin, Powell, Emami-Naeini: Feedback Control of Dynamical Systems, Prentice Hall, 2006.

General Information

Language
English (lecture), German (exercise)
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Keine elektronischen Hilfsmittel erlaubt! No electronic aids allowed!

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Signal- und Systemtheorie II
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (ETF C 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Signal- und Systemtheorie II
Übungsbetrieb auf Deutsch und auf Englisch
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (ETF C 1)
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (ETF E 1)
2 h weekly

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