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ECE 682Multivariable Control Systems

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to control theory for linear time-invariant finite-dimensional systems from both the state-space and input-output viewpoints. State-space theory: the concepts of controllability, observability, stabilizability, and detectability; the pole-assignment theorem; observers and dynamic compensation; LQR regulators. Input-output theory: the ring of polynomials and the field of rational functions; the algebra of polynomial and rational matrices; coprime factorization of transfer matrices; Youla parametrization, introduction to optimal control.

Prerequisites

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Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001464421 / 40TTh 16:00–17:20

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  • Good, practical course. State-space control is extremely useful for lots of real-world systems. Make sure your linear algebra is strong before starting this course.

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Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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Spring 2017

Interesting math-heavy technical electives for ECE 3A? 0 points, 7 comments

“I took ECON101 thinking it'd be interesting. Turns out I was very wrong. The course went out of its way to avoid using any math. …”

u/Jyan: “If you want to take real math heavy classes you should consider taking graduate courses from the AMATH, STAT, or ECE departments. ECE682 for instance covers control theory, which is a highly mathematized field of EE.”

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