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HE1011 Control Systems 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of the spring term 2026, in accordance with Faculty Board decision PA-2026-011.
Date of decision: 15 June 2026
The course was last taught in the autumn term of 2019. The final examination for the course took place in the autumn term of 2019.
The last opportunity to sit the examination for the course was in the 2021/2022 academic year
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HE1011 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus HE1011 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Applying linear differential equations on processes involving mechanics, electronics, thermodynamics and hydraulics.
- Laplace transforms and transfer functions.
- P, PI,PD and PID controllers
- Properties of analogue systems.
- Frequency analysis
- Simulation
- Dimensioning of analogue controllers
- Discrete-time controlling systems
- Z-transforms and transfer functions
- Pole placement controller
- Properties of discrete-time systems
- Dimensioning of discrete-time controllers
- Basic fuzzy control
Intended learning outcomes
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed Course: ML1000 or equivalent
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
- TEN1 - Written examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle