- 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
EL282U Modelling of Dynamical Systems 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2026
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of autumn 2026 according to faculty board decision: J-2024-3141.
Decision date: 2024-12-10
The course was last given in autumn 2023. The last opportunity for examination in the course will be given in autumn 2026.
Contact the examiner if you want to be examined during the discontinuation period.
The course teaches systematic method for building mathematical models of technical systems from basic physical relations and measured data.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EL282U (Autumn 2024–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus EL282U (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
No information inserted
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB2 - Lab 2, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB3 - Lab 3, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LABA - Lab 1, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
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 room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Overlaps entirely with EL2820.