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The course teaches systematic method for building mathematical models of technical systems from basic physical relations and measured data.

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* Retrieved from Course syllabus EL2820 (Autumn 2020–)

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • model types
  • overview of different physical domains (physics, mechanics, electronics)
  • model simplification, differential-algebraic equations
  • systematic modelling methods
  • object-oriented modelling
  • disturbances and disturbance models
  • parameter estimation and statistical properties

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to

  • formulate basic theory and definitions of important concepts in mathematical modelling of dynamic systems
  • retrieve mathematical models for engineering systems based on fundamental physical relations and based on measurement data.

Course Disposition

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Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entry requirements. Recommended background: Elementary physics and Mathematical Statistics, general course or the equivalent knowledge

Recommended prerequisites

Elementary physics and mathematical statistics, basic course or equivalent. Basic control course, EL1000 or equivalent.

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Lab 1, 0,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
  • LAB2 - Lab 2, 0,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
  • LAB3 - Lab 3, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
  • TEN1 - Exam, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Cristian Rojas

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Course web EL2820

Offered by

EECS/Intelligent Systems

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Cristian Rojas (crro@kth.se)

Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.