MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
 Department of Mechanical Engineering
2.010 Modeling Dynamics and Control III
Spring 2001

Course Information

Course Information | Lecture Schedule | Laboratory Schedule | Problem Sets


Lectures: Tues. and Thurs., 9:30 - 11:00 Room 1-190
Labs: (to be scheduled) Room 1-103
Tutorials: Wed., 4-6pm (optional) Room 1-190

Lecture Instructors:
Prof. Steven Dubowsky (dubowsky@mit.edu) Rm. 3-469A x3-2144
Office Hours: (TBA)
Dr. Moustapha Hafez (hafez@mit.edu) Rm. 3-472M x3-5095
Office Hours: (TBA)
Lecture TA:
Katie Lilienkamp (gonzo@mit.edu) Rm. 3-472m x3-5095
Office Hours: (TBA)
Lab Instructors:
Prof. Ian Hunter (ihunter@mit.edu) Rm. 3-154 x3-3921
Dr. John Madden (jmadden@mit.edu) Rm. 3-147 x3-9671
Note: Students will find email to be a highly efficient way of contacting any of us.
Prerequisite: 2.004J or equivalent
Textbook: Nise, Control System Principles (3rd ed.), Wiley.
Additional References:
Dorf, Modern Control Systems, Addison-Wesley.
Franklin, et al., Control of Dynamic Systems, Addison-Wesley.
Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall.
Grading: 3 Quizzes @ 20% each = 60% (No Final Exam)
Homework 20%
Lab (attendance required) 20%
100%
Homework Assignments:
  1. There will be 10 problem sets, of which only the best 9 will be counted. Thus, one, and only one, missing assignment will be excused automatically.


  2. Assignments will be distributed on Thursdays and will be due one week later at the start of the leccture. There will be an optional tutorial on each Wednesday afternoon that immediately precedes an assignment due date and a review session the evening before each quiz. Attending these tutorials should assist you in completing your homework assignments and in preparing for the quizzes.


  3. Homework assignments handed in on time will be corrected and graded using a P+, P, P-, P-- system. Solution sets will be distributed when assignments are returned. Late homework will not be corrected, but it will be assigned the grade of L to acknowledge its submission.

    The P+, P, P-, P-- grading system:

    P+ Student is really on top of the material.
    P Student understands most of the material.
    P- Student is having trouble with the fundamentals of the material and could benefit from more studying, or seeing one of the instructors or the TA.
    P-- Student doesn't understand enough of the material or his/her homework show little effort.
    0 Homework not turned in. Missing Homework.
    L Late homework will not be graded.

  4. Problem sets and solutions will be available on the 2.010 website throughout the term


  5. All questions regarding homework (missing problem sets, etc.) should be directed to Katie.
Quizzes:
  1. All quizzes will be closed book, however one 8 1/2 by 11 inch page will be permitted for Quiz 1, two pages for Quiz 2 and three pages for Quiz 3.


  2. All quizzes will be 1 1/2 hours, held during the scheduled class period in 1-190.


  3. One short question on each quiz will be based on the laboratory and will count toward the laboratory part of the final course grade.


  4. All questions regarding quizzes (grading, etc) should be directed to Professor Dubowsky.
Lab:
  1. Lab attendance in required. Missing more than one laboratory session will result in a failing grading in 2.010.


  2. There will be nine scheduled laboratories. Students are expected to attend their assigned sections.


  3. Students who must miss a laboratory should contact John, in advance if possible, to make alternative arrangements.


  4. For additional information regarding the laboratory students should see Prof. Hunter.


Lecture Schedule | Laboratory Schedule | Problem Sets