TRC3600 Modelling and control
Faculty of Engineering
TRC3600 Modelling and control is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before TRC3600
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After TRC3600
3 units list TRC3600 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit commences with the modeling of various dynamic engineering systems, followed by the analysis of their transient and steady-state responses. More sophisticated analytical methods such as root locus and frequency response will be explored and will build the foundation for controller design in the future. Modeling via state-space methods will also be briefly covered.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentsThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Value the significance and relevance of systems and associated control in engineering
- 2
Formulate linear dynamic mathematical models of various systems (mechanical, electrical, fluid, hydraulic and pneumatic) as well as graphical models (such as block diagrams and signal flow graphs) using time-domain, frequency-domain and state-space techniques together with the unified concept of resistance, capacitance and inertia/inductance
- 3
Calculate the response of systems as a function of time using classical differential equation solution, Laplace transforms and state-space method
- 4
Analyse the stability and dynamic performance of a system using root locus and Bode plot methods, and calculate system parameters to achieve the desired dynamic response
- 5
Recognise the effects of non-linearity in systems and accept the limitations of the use of linear models as approximations
- 6
Formulate solutions using computer-based techniques (such as Matlab).
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories6 hours
- Practical activities20 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout their studies. In this unit, it will take the form of individual feedback, written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. Students are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback to enhance their learning.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Feedback Systems: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers
Book by Karl Johan Åström and Richard M. Murray, Princeton University Press. Available online
Technology resources
Matlab/Simulink
Where it fits
TRC3600 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Wen Shan
- Dr Hoam Chung
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hoam Chung
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRC3600?
TRC3600 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after TRC3600?
TRC3600 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ECE4032, MEC4418 and TRC4800.
When is TRC3600 offered?
In 2020, TRC3600 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is TRC3600?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC3600 have an exam?
No. TRC3600 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include TRC3600?
TRC3600 is part of Robotics and mechatronics engineering.