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2006-2007 / Course descriptions / IE302102 Cybernetics  

IE302102 Cybernetics

Course Code
IE302102

Course Name
Cybernetics

Credits
15.00

Target Audience
3. year students in Cybernetics, Telematics and Computer Engineering

Prerequisites

Discrete mathematics and linear algebra. MathematicmethodsI. Statistics. IKT Programming.

Objectives

Cybernetics is control of complex systems. The student will be able to modulate, analyze, simulate and control industrial, biological and economical feedback systems.

Topics

Topic modules
1. General systems theory: System architecture. System dynamics. System ethics. System learning
2. System dynamics: Balance models. Stability. Numerical integration. Sampling. Animation.
3. Time series analysis: Stability analysis. Statistic analysis. Information. Entropy. Fourier spectrum analysis, Wavelet analysis.
4. Learning systems: Stochastic systems. Serial control. Forward control. Parallel control. Optimal control. System identification. Kalmanfilter.
5. Cybernetic systems: Industrial cybernetics. Maritime cybernetics. Marine cybernetics. Climate dynamics.

Instruction

Lectures and 5 exercises.
The course is prepared for distant education.

Mandatory Assignments

All exercises evaluated to C or better before examination

Evaluation

5-hour written examination.

Grades
ABCDEF

Revised date
2005.03.09

Revised by
Harald Yndestad