MMA2005 Modelling and control
Faculty of Engineering
MMA2005 Modelling and control is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MMA2005
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
In this unit, you will learn how to understand and shape the behaviour of dynamic systems you will meet throughout mechanical, mechatronics, and aerospace engineering. The unit follows a clear model, analyse, and design progression: you begin by describing physical systems mathematically, then explore how those systems actually behave, and finally learn how to influence that behaviour through feedback control. Along the way, you will become comfortable moving between transfer function, state-space, and block diagram representations, and interpreting system responses in both the time and frequency domains. Computational tools are used throughout to help you test your intuition, visualise behaviour, and strengthen your engineering reasoning as you make informed design decisions. This unit gives you the foundation you need for advanced studies in control and dynamic systems, and for your later capstone projects.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class test 1Quiz / Test25%
- In-class test 2Quiz / Test25%
- Final assessmentExamination50%
- Notes portfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct mathematical models of engineering systems, analyse their stability and dynamic behaviour, and apply feedback control principles to meet specified performance requirements.
- 2
Use computational tools to simulate, interpret, and reason about the behaviour and control of engineering systems.
- 3
Record and structure technical notes to support understanding, communication, and independent learning in engineering contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester, typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning, and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment, and preparation for scheduled activities.
You will actively engage in applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes in interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
You will need a computer capable of running MATLAB, which is available to you through the University's software licensing.
Recommended resources
Textbook: Ogata, Katsuhiko, Modern Control Engineering (Pearson, 5th ed., 2010)
Where it fits
MMA2005 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chan Ping Yi
- Dr Alexander Gregg
- Dr Mohamed Tolba
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mohamed Tolba
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMA2005?
You need ENG1005 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MMA2005?
MMA2005 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TRC4800.
When is MMA2005 offered?
In 2027, MMA2005 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MMA2005?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MMA2005 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MMA2005?
MMA2005 is part of Aerospace engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027