GARCIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Kalibo, Aklan
Electrical Engineering Department

INSTITUTIONAL VISION

Garcia College of Technology envisions to help men and women achieve their dreams so that they can contribute to the development of our society.

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION

Garcia College of Technology is committed to

a. Provide quality education
b. Develop the full potentialities and capabilities of the individual.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) MISSION

Three to five years after graduation, graduates of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering of Garcia College of Technology a b
are:
1. Successful senior Electrical Engineers both in private and public sectors,  
2. Practicing Electrical Engineering exhibiting professional and ethical responsibilities with awareness and commitment to  
environmental, economic, and societal considerations, and
3. Active leaders of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) and other organizations  
related to the practice of Electrical Engineering.

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 COURSE SYLLABUS IN FEEDBACK AND CONTROL SYSTEM
2nd Semester, SY _____
I. Course Title: FEEDBACK AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Course Code: EE – 324
Credit Units: Lec. 2 Lab. 0
Number of Contact Hours per Week: 2 hours lecture per week
Prerequisites: MATH 221 (Engineering Mathematics for EE)/EE 222 (Electronic Circuits Device and Analysis)
Co-requisites: None

II. Course Description: This course deals with the basics of control systems; terminologies and diagrams; homogenous and transient responses of systems; systems
representation such as transfer functions; state-space analysis of phase variables and techniques, nth order linear differential equations; modeling pole-zero gain
data and frequency response data; Laplace transforms; block diagram interconnections and simplifications; signal flow graphs; conversion of block diagrams to
signal flow graphs and vice versa; root locus; Bode, Nyquist and Polar plots; PID controllers, sensitivity and stability criteria; linear feedback systems;
compensation techniques.

III. Student/Program Outcomes (PO) and Relationship to Program Educational Objective (PEO):
Program Outcomes (PO) Program Educational Objectives
By the time of graduation, students of the program shall have developed the ability to: 1 2 3
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve complex engineering problems;   
b. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data;   
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,   
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
d. Function effectively on multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals, plan tasks, and meet deadlines;   
e. Identify, formulate and solve complex problems in electrical engineering;   
f. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering practice;   
g. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;   
h. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;   
i. Recognize the need for additional knowledge and engage in lifelong learning;   
j. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering;   
k. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice and   
l. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a   
team to manage projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

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 IV. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Program Outcomes (PO)
At the end of the course, the student should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o
CLO 1. Define control system and state its applications to electrical engineering I
field.
CLO 2. Solve for transfer function of electrical circuits and electromechanical E
systems.
CLO 3. Reduce multiple subsystems to single transfer function. E
CLO 4. Analyze if a given transfer function of a control system is stable or unstable. E
I – Introductory E – Enable D – Demonstrate

V. COURSE COVERAGE:
WEEK CLO CODE LINK TOPIC TEACHING & ASSESSMENT TARGET
1 2 3 4 LEARNING ACTIVITIES
(TLA)
1  Introduction: Lecture Diagnostic Test
Definition of control system Assignment
Applications of control systems to electrical
engineering field.
2  Transfer function of electrical circuits and Lecture Seatwork
electromechanical systems. Problem Solving Rubrics 1
Review of Laplace Transform Board Work
Solution of a differential equation using Laplace Group Reporting
transforms
3  The transfer function Group Reporting Seatwork
Rubrics 1
4  Electrical network transfer functions Lecture Quiz 50% of students shall have
Problem Solving a passing rating of at least
Board Work 60%
5 Preliminary Examination Problem Solving Preliminary 50% of students shall have
Examination a passing rating of at least
60%

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6,7  Translational mechanical system transfer function Lecture Seatwork
Linearization of non-linear system to find the transfer Problem Solving
function.
8,9  Reduction of Multiple Subsystems Lecture Quiz 50% of students shall have
Block diagram reduction of multiple subsystems Problem Solving a rating of at least 60%
a. Cascade form Board Work
b. Parallel form
10  Midterm Examination Problem Solving Major Exam 50% of students shall have
a rating of at least 60%
11  Block diagram reduction of multiple subsystems Lecture Seatwork
c. Feedback form Problem Solving Rubrics 1
Board Work
Group Reporting
12  Signal-flow graphs Lecture Seatwork
Group Discussion Rubrics 1
Problem Solving
Board Work
Group Reporting
13  Transfer function of multiple subsystems using Mason’s Lecture Quiz 50% of students shall have
Rule. Group Discussion Rubrics 1 a rating of at least 60%
Problem Solving
Board Work
14 Prefinal Examination Problem Solving Major Exam 50% of students shall have
a rating of at least 60%
15  Stability Lecture Seatwork
Poles and zeroes of transfer functions Group Discussion
Problem Solving
Board Work

16  Make and interpret a basic Routh table to Lecture Seatwork

determine the stability of a system. Group Discussion
Problem Solving
Board Work
17  Use a Routh Table to determine the stability of a Lecture Quiz 50% of students shall have
system represented in state space. Group Discussion a rating of at least 60%
Problem Solving
Board Work
18  Final Examination Problem Solving Major Exam

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Rubrics 1 – Rubrics for Oral Report

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY EXEMPLARY SCORE

(1) (2) (3)
1. Create well-written and The reporter presented visual The visual aids used by the The visual aids used by the
effective aids. aids but exhibits lack of reporter is well written (in reporter is well-written (in
preparation. engineering lettering), and is engineering lettering), and is
of enough size but lacks of enough size and is of
substance. sufficient substance.
2. Deliver the report The reporter is simply reading The reporter seldom glances The reporter seldom glances
effectively. the report without making at his guide, establishes at his guide, establishes
enough eye contact with the enough eye contact with the enough eye contact with the
audience. audience but oftentimes audience and commits
commits errors in grammar. minimal errors in grammar.
3. Develop a well- The report was taken from the The report is copied from the The report used not only the
researched and factual book without using other book without using other book but has a lot of
report. references, and has a lot of references, and has minimal references and has minimal
errors in facts and in figures. errors in facts and in figures. errors in facts and in figures.

TOTAL SCORE = _____________

𝑇𝑂𝑇𝐴𝐿 𝑆𝐶𝑂𝑅𝐸
PERCENTAGE RATING = ( )(100) = _______________
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 VI. Course Requirements
Grading System:

Grading System: TABLE OF EQUIVALENT GRADE:

FES = 0.40Qave + 0.1PE + 0.1ME + 0.1PFE + 0.1FE + 0.15OR and/or WR + 0.05ASSIGN
MES = 0.5Qave’ + 0.25PE + 0.25ME FINAL EQUIVALENT SCORE (FES) GRADE
99 – 100 1.00
Where:
95 – 98 1.25
FES – Final Equivalent score
90 – 94 1.50
MES – Midterm Equivalent score
85 – 89 1.75
Qave – Average of all quizzes from beginning up to the end
80 – 84 2.00
Qave’ – Average of all quizzes up to the Midterm Period
75 – 79 2.25
PF – Preliminary Examination
70 – 74 2.50
ME – Midterm Examination
65 – 69 2.75
PF – Prefinal Examination
60 – 64 3.00
FE – Final Examination
OR – Oral Report
WR – Written Report
ASSIGN – Assignment

VII. Learning Resources:

References: Feedback and Control Systems (2nd Edition) by Joseph DiStefano III, Allen Stubberud, and Ivan Williams
Modern Control Systems (11th Edition) by Richard Dorf and Robert Bishop

Control Systems Engineering (6th Edition) by Norman S. Nise

VIII. Class Policies:

Attendance:
Students are always held responsible for all the assignments and the entire content of the course regardless of the kind of absences incurred.
No student shall earn credit in any subject unless he/she has attended at least 80% of the total class hours required. If he/she has accumulated a total of more
than 20% absences but is passing at the time he/she is given a grade of 9.0 (DROPPED).
Academic Honesty Policy:

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 Cheating during examinations. Students caught cheating shall be penalized as follows: for the first offense, a grade of 5.00 (or an equivalent of 0%) in the exam
and shall be sent to the Guidance Counselor for counselling, for the 2nd offense, he/she shall be given a failing grade in the subject; and for the 3rd offense,
he/she shall be dropped from GCT after due process.

Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved by:

Engr. Greg S. Rasco, REE Engr. Jolenie I. Hing Dr. Arnulfo Q. Distor, Jr.
Instructor Department Chairman, Electrical Engineering President/Dean

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