Nonlinear Control Systems

• Fundamentals of nonlinear systems: Solvability; particular characteristics

• Limit cycles in 2D nonlinear systems

• Stability theory for autonomous nonlinear systems (Lyapunov's methods, invariance principle)

• Controllability, observability, and stabilizability of nonlinear systems

• Feedback linearization

• Energy-based control

• one or two lectures: topics in nonlinear systems and control

30% team activity: Small project and presentation on a topic in nonlinear control systems

70%  Final exam: 15% bonus point via interactive quiz session