Automatic Control (AC) Plan of Study
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Course Lists
Foundational courses:
| Course | Title | Offerings | Term(s) Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 51100 | Linear Algebra and Applications | On-campus & online | Fall (on-campus only), Spring, Summer | 3 |
| ECE 58000 |
Optimization Methods for Systems & Control
|
On-campus & online | Spring | 3 |
| ECE 60200 |
Lumped System Theory (core)
|
On-campus & online | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 |
| ECE 60000 | Random Variables and Signals (second core) | On-campus & online | Fall (on-campus only), Spring | 3 |
| ECE 68000 | Modern Automatic Control | On-campus & online | Fall - Odd years | 3 |
Optional courses:
| Course | Title | Offerings | Term(s) Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 56900 | Introduction to Robotic Systems | On-campus & online | Fall | 3 |
| ECE 59500 | Introduction to Game Theory | On-campus & online | Fall | 3 |
| ECE 59500 | Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Algorithms | On-campus & online | Fall | 3 |
| ECE 60270 | Structure and Dynamics of Large-Scale Networks | On-campus & online | Spring | 3 |
| ECE 67500 | Introduction to Analysis of Non-Linear Systems | On-campus & online | Spring - even years | 3 |
| ECE 69500 | Introduction to Mathematical Fundamentals for Systems and Control Theory | On-campus & online | Fall - odd years | 1 |
| ECE 69500 | Epidemic Processes | On-campus & online | Fall - odd years | 1 |
| ECE 69500 | Epidemic Processes Over Networks | On-campus & online | Fall - odd years | 1 |
| ECE 69500 | Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications | On-campus & online | Fall - odd years | 3 |
Related courses outside of ECE:
| Course | Title | Offerings | Term(s) Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME 57500 | Theory and Design of Control Systems | On-campus and online | Fall | 3 |
| ME 57800 | Digital Control | On-campus and online | Spring - odd years | 3 |
| ME 67500 |
Multivariable Control System Design
|
On-campus and online | Spring - even years | 3 |
| AAE 56400 | Systems Analysis and Synthesis | On-campus and online | Fall - even years | 3 |
| AAE 56800 |
Applied Optimal Control and Estimation
|
On-campus and online | Spring - even years | 3 |
| AAE 59000 | Multi-Agent Autonomy and Control | On-campus and online | Spring | 3 |
| AAE 66600 |
Nonlinear Dynamics, Systems and Control
|
On-campus and online | Spring - even years | 3 |
Second core courses:
ECE 60000, Random Variables and Signals is strongly recommended as the second ECE core course.
Students can also consider ECE 60800, Computational Models and Methods or ECE 61000, Energy Conversion.
Second math course:
For students planning to conduct research, MA 50400, Real Analysis is recommended in addition to MA 51100.
For other students, any other course that meets the ECE math requirements is acceptable.