The course will propose the basic concepts of Automation. It will be developed the ability of analysing simple dynamical systems (stationary and linear) with one input and one output. Along the course will be used representations based on continuous time and frequency with the use of Laplace Transform. Feedback systems will be analysed trying to point out main characteristics. Some techniques will be illustrated to design control loops respecting frequency and time constraints.
Then, it will be illustrated some structural properties of continuous time models and will be introduced concepts like coordinate transformation, modal anaysis, canonical forms, controllability and observability. The course will present control techniques using pole placement approaches, and observers. They will be carried out many practical lessons using MATLAB software that will be used also for designing control systems for the exam