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AME-558 Advanced Modern Control Theory of Mechanical Systems

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Course Description

Introduction to modern control theory. State space representation of linear systems; topics include controllability, observability, stability, full state feedback, reduced order feedback, pole placement, optimal regulators, optimal observers. P, AME 455.

Getting Started

If this is your first time in the class, you should:

1. Read the syllabus.
2. Read the technical information page and get the required browser or plug-ins to make sure you meet the technical requirements. Here's a test page that you should be able to read.
3. Send email to jgw@engr.arizona.edu to obtain a password and login name to access restricted course material. That's also a good time to give us your comments and questions. For example, were you able to download Amaya and get the text book?

Last update: 29-NOV-2007