EC ENGR 240A

Linear Dynamic Systems

Electrical and Computer Engineering · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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(Formerly numbered M240A.) Study of linear time-invariant (LTI) and time-varying (LTV) systems in continuous and discrete time using state-space descriptions. Analysis of state equations and its solutions. Introduction to the concepts of controllability, observability, normal forms for LTI systems and relation to feedback invariants. Discussion of stability for nonlinear differential equations and its characterization through Lyapunov functions for LTV systems and eigenvalues for LTI systems. Design of stabilizing controllers through state feedback and observers, and discussion of the separation principle. Introduction to system identification.

Letter grading.

When it runs

Fall 2026

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Preparation: advanced linear algebra and mathematical maturity.

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