- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Linear controller design in a variety of application areas. Model equations from first principles, empirical models. Continuous and discrete time frameworks. PID control analysis, transform controller design, state feedback design the linear quadratic Gaussian regulator problem, dead time compensation, sensitivity analysis, predictive control. Hands-on labs form an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7110
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$756.02
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Justify the use of feedback as opposed to open loop control.
- Formulate the fundamental problem of feedback design.
- Derive the describing equations for simple dynamic systems and place a model in transfer function or state space format.
- Sketch the root locus of a transfer function and use the root locus technique for different parameters.
- Generated a root locus using computer-aided control system design tools.
- Relate pole zero locations of a system transfer function to time domain behaviour such as overshoot, steady state error, settling time and rise time.
- Design a classical PID controller and analyze the effect of each controller mode on the closed loop dynamic response.
- Implement anti-windup and bumpless transfer schemes as well as derivative filtering.
- Use the Bode and Nyquist diagrams for compensator design, stability analysis and sensitivity analysis via the frequency response.
- Describe the effects of dead time on the Bode and Nyquist diagrams.
- Design a state feedback controller using pole placement methods.
- Design a full order and reduced order observer for a given model.
- Solve the linear quadratic regulator problem to design a state space controller.
- Use computer aided design tools to help design control systems.
Effective as of Winter 2007
Related Programs
Feedback Control (ELEX 7220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 7220 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 49213
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 09 Loading
- CRN 49213
- $756.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 09 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2019 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Gino Carrese
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 18 hours of lab work and 15 hours of CAD tutorial work to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have approval from the program head. Please contact 604-432-8237 or soepts@bcit.ca for more information, or to be placed on a wait-list if the course is full. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.