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Course Specification
Course Name: Process Dynamics II )
Course Code: (ELEC 332
I. Basic Course Information
Program(s) on which the course is given: Computer Engineering
Core or elective element of program: Core
Department offering the course: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Academic level:3
Semester in which course is offered: Spring
Course pre-requisite(s): ELEC 231
Credit Hours:3
Contact Hours Through: 5
Lecture
2
Tutorial*
1
Practical*
2
Total
5
Approval date of course specification: September 2013
II. Overall Aims of Course
- Understand and discuss the importance of process control in process operation
and the role of process control engineers. Understand and design the modern
hardware and instrumentation needed to implement process control.Develop
mathematical models of chemical and biological processes by writing unsteadystate mass and energy balances.Recognize and fit various simple empirical
models that are used for designing controllers.Analyze linear dynamical systems
using matrix algebra, Laplace transforms, and Fourier transforms.Design and
tune feedback controllers on real systems as well as simulated systems.Analyze
stability and performance of feedback loops using Laplace and frequency domain
techniques.Understand and design basic control strategies.
III. Program ILOs covered by course
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (By Code)
Knowledge &
Intellectual Skills
Professional Skills
Understanding
K1, K2, K4, K13,K15
I1,I2,I5,I13
P3,P7,P18
General
Skills
G1G2
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IV. Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs)
a. Knowledge and Understanding
k.1–Demonstrate competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences,
engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the
program.
k.2– Relate practical application of theories in different fields through projects and
field studies
k.3- Identify, analyzing and design of control systems with performance
evaluation.
k4. The signal processing applications in the dynamics systems.
k5. Identify the elements and circuits design for control system applications.
b. Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
i.1 Use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve
complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions.
i.2Use brainstorming and innovation techniques to deal with problems and to develop
new ideas
i.3- Solve and investigate complex problems by methods that include appropriate
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to
reach valid conclusions.
i.4- demonstrate and organize tasks into a structured form
c. Practical/Professional Skills
P.1 Formulate and use the appropriate mathematical methods for modeling and analyzing
problems in electrical, electronic and communications engineering.
P.2 - set up and use the relevant test and measurement equipment and
experimental laboratory work
P.3 Design the systems, components and processes and test the design ideas in the
laboratory or through simulation, with technical analysis and critical evaluation of
results.
d. General and Transferable Skills
g.1- Manipulate, sort and present the information in a variety of ways
g.2- Use the scientific evidence based methods in the solution of problems
g.3- Express creativity and innovation in problem solving and working with limited or
contradictory information
V. Course Matrix Contents
Main Topics / Chapters
1- Introduction process control
2345-
Elements of a process control
system
Process control loop and
transfer function
General requirements of a
control system
Intuitive approach to process
control concepts
2
Course ILOs Covered by Topic
(By ILO Code)
K&U
I.S.
P.S.
G.S.
k1
i1
p1
g1
2
k1,k2
i2
2
k3
i2
p1,p2
2
k1,k2
i3
P2
2
k1,k2, k3
i2,i3
p2,p3
Duration
(Weeks)
g2
g1,g2
g3
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6- Applications to process control
2
Net Teaching Weeks
12
VI. Course Weekly Detailed Topics / hours / ILOs
Week
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
k3
i2,i3,i4
Total
Hours
Sub-Topics
2
Block diagram of Hydraulic Systems
5
Block diagram of Liquid, Systems
5
Block diagram of Thermal Systems
5
Elements of a process control system
5
Testing of Process Control
5
Midterm Exam
Introduction process control
General requirements of a Hydraulic process
control system
General requirements of a Liquid process
control system
General requirements of a Thermal process
control system
Measurments of process control systems
Intuitive approach to process control
concepts
Applications to process control
Analyze stability and performance of
feedback loops
15
p1,p2.p3
Contact Hours
Theoretical
Practical
Hours
Hours*
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
5
2
3
Final Exam
Total Teaching Hours
Teaching/Learning
Method
Lectures & Seminars
Tutorials
Computer lab Sessions
Practical lab Work
Reading Materials
Web-site Searches
Research & Reporting
Problem Solving /
Problem-based Learning
Projects
Independent Work
Group Work
Case Studies
Presentations
Selected
Method
VII. Teaching and Learning Methods
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√
√
√
Course ILOs Covered by Method (By ILO Code)
K&U
All
All
Intellectual
Skills
All
All
Professional
Skills
All
All
General
Skills
All
All
√
All
√
All
√
All
√
All
All
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Simulation Analysis
Others (Specify):
Selected
Method
VIII. Assessment Methods, Schedule and Grade Distribution
Course ILOs Covered by Method
(By ILO Code)
Assessment
Method
K&U
I.S.
P.S.
G.S.
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Quizzes
Course Work
Report Writing
Case Study
Analysis
Oral
Presentations
Practical
Group Project
Individual
Project
√
√
√
√
√
All
All
All
√
√
√
All
All
All
Assessment
Weight /
Percentage
Week
No.
20%
50%
5%
5%
5%
7
16
2,5,12,14
15
4,10
5%
12
5%
5%
2-15
14
Others (Specify):
IX. List of References
Essential Text Books
Course notes

Recommended books 
Periodicals, Web sites, 
etc …
Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogata, Prentice Hall
(Pearson) – 4th ed.
Lecture notes
Linear Control system analysis and design, D'azzo,1988
www.prenhall.com
X. Facilities required for teaching and learning
List the facilities required
 PC-Computer
 Data show
 White Board
 Marker
Course coordinator: Dr. Nahal El Araby
Head of Department: Ass. Prof. Dr. Tamer Abd El Rahman
Date: September 2013
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