SYLLABUS

SYST 203 � Systems Modeling Laboratory (1:0:3)

Spring 2006

Instructor:

Dr. Harold Camp

Phone:

(703) 585-7745 (with voice mail)

E-mail:

[email protected]

Office Hours:

Thursdaysbefore and after class, others by appointment

Course Description:

203 Systems Modeling Laboratory (1:0:3) Corequisite: SYST 202. Introduction to computer modeling using an engineering modeling environment such as MATLAB. Solution to systems of linear equations, numerical integration and differentiation, interpolation and curve fitting, solution of ordinary differential equations. Simulation and numerical solution of continuous dynamic systems. Discretization of continuous time systems. Use of built-in functions and construction of macros. Graphical presentation of results.

Text:

  1. "System Dynamic" by William Palm, McGraw-Hill (same as for SYST 202)
  2. Mathlab with Simulink, Release 14 with service pack 05 (available in GMU Bookstore)

Grades:

20% - Group Project:

        Define the Project & Modeling Plan

        Build the Model and Execute the Plan

        Results and Interpretation of Results

40 % - Laboratory Reports

15 % - Mid Term Exam

25 % - Final Exam

Group Project

The Group Project is one focal point of student effort within this course.The majority of effort toward the group projects will be expended outside of class, with class time being reserved for reporting on activities. Each group of four students will select a complex system, plan a modeling activity with specific goals, build the model, execute the plan, and interpret the results with. Criteria and guidance for these activities will be given in class. Each group will present their project to the class.

Examinations:

Examinations are comprehensive over the work performed during the course and the course lecture material. Examinations will be open book and open notes since the examinations will test you on the application of principles learned. You will be expected to interpret the material of the course, not to repeat it via rote memory. The examinations are intended to enhance the student�s classroom experience and challenge the student to correctly apply the course material. Examinations are not designed to punish the student.


CLASS SCHEDULE � Updated on 21 January 2006

Week 1, Los Angeles

26 January

       Guest Lecturer � Dr. J. Shortle

       Introduction to MATLAB

Week 2>

2 February

       Lecture: Introduction to Solving Dynamic Systems

       Laboratory: Parachute

       Groups: Form and Organize Groups

Week 3>

9 February

       Lecture: Displaying, Labeling, and Interpreting Results

       Laboratory: Parachute

Week 4>

16 February

       Lecture: Numerical Integration and Differentiation

       Laboratory: Ballistic Trajectory

Week 5>

23 February

       Lecture: Interpolation and Curve Fitting

       Laboratory: Determination of Accuracy of Numerical Integration

Week 6>

2 March

       Lecture: Systems of Linear Equations.

       Laboratory: Solve 3 X 3 Systems of Equations

Week 7>

9 March

       Mid-Term Exam

Week 8>

16 March

       Spring Break

Week 9>

23 March

       Lecture: Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations

       Laboratory: Mechanical Spring and Dashpot System

       Groups: Turn in Project Definition

Week 10>

30 March

       Lecture: Simulation and Numerical Solution of Continuous Dynamic Systems

       Laboratory: Electronic System, Band Pass Filter

Week 11>

6 April

       Lecture: Discrete systems and discretization

       Laboratory: Population Model

       Groups: Turn In Modeling Plan

Week 12>

13 April

       Lecture: Descretization

       Laboratory: Descretization of Mechanical System

Week 13>

20 April

       Lecture: Discrete Control Systems

       Laboratory: Power Generation Control

Week 14>

27 April

       Lecture: Orbiting Space Vehicle

       Laboratory: Changing Orbits

Week 15>

Dahlgren

4 May

       Lecture: Review for Final Exam

       Group 1 Presentation

       Group 2 Presentation

       Group 3 Presentation

Week 16

11 May

       Final Examination

 

Note: Weekly minutes of group activities to be emailed to [email protected] beginning 6 February 2006. Format will be discussed in class.