SYST 203, SECTION 201 - SYSTEMS
MODELING LABORATORY (1:0:3)
Dr. Harold D. Camp
703-585-7745
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction
to computer modeling using an engineering modeling environment such as MATLAB. Solution to
systems of linear equations, numerical integration and differentiation,
interpolation and curve fitting, solution of ordinary differential equations.
Simulation and numerical solution of continuous dynamic
systems. Discretization of continuous time systems. Use of
built-in functions and construction of macros. Graphical
presentation of results.
ENTRY LEVEL
COMPETENCIES
1.
Prerequisite: SYST 201
2.
Corequisite: SYST 202
3.
Corequisites:
MATH 203, 214, PHYS 260,
and MTH 004
- "Algebra II" .
OFFICE
HOURS:
After class or by
appointment
TOPICS:
TEXT:
C. Close and D. Frederick, and J. Newell, Modeling and Analysis of
Dynamic Systems, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002 (Required)
SPRING
2005 TERM
First day
of classes January
24
Last day
to drop with no tuition penalty February
8
Last day
to add classes February
8
Last day
to drop with 33% tuition penalty February
15
Last day
to drop with 67% tuition penalty February
25
Last day
to drop February
25
Mid-term
progress reporting period February
21 - March 25
Spring
Break March
13 - March 20
Last day
of classes May
7
Exam
period (beginning
Grades
available via Patriot Web May
10
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is important and is
taken each class session. Inform me prior to absence, when possible, via email.
Make-up examinations are arranged prior to class period when test is taken by
other students.
GRADING
Two
Tests 25
% Each
Homework 40
%
Project 30
%
Final
Examination 20
%
Homework
is collected each Thursday. Graded assignments are returned the next Thursday.
A (90 –
100%), B (80 – 89%), C (70 – 79%), D (60 – 69%), F (Below 60%)
COURSE OUTLINE AND READING SCHEDULE
Please read assignment prior to
class.
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January 27: Introduction,
Chapter 1, 2
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February 3: Chapter
2, 3
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February 10: Chapter
4
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February 17: Chapter
5
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February 24: Chapter
6
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March 3: Review
- 1st half
·
March 10 Quiz
1 - 1st half: Chapters 1-
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March 17:
no class, Spring break
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March 24: Chapter
7, Project Assignment
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March 31: Chapter
8
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April 7: Chapter
8
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April 14: Chapter
13
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April 21: Chapter
14
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April 28: Chapter
15
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May 5: Project
due, Review - 2nd half
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May 12: Quiz
2 - 2nd half: Chapters 7, 8, 13-15
HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
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Spring
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