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Computer applications in process dynamics and control courses
Author(s) -
Bequette B. Wayne
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0542(1998)6:3<193::aid-cae8>3.0.co;2-8
Subject(s) - computer science , process dynamics , process (computing) , dynamics (music) , curriculum , control (management) , matlab , science and engineering , mathematics education , system dynamics , software engineering , artificial intelligence , engineering ethics , programming language , engineering , mathematics , pedagogy , psychology
A typical single course on dynamics and control is limited in the coverage that can be given to either topic. At Rensselaer, we have had separate one‐semester courses on dynamic systems (process dynamics) and process control for a number of years. In this article, we discuss how MATLAB and SIMULINK are used to aid student learning in the two courses. A discussion of the topics covered and the educational delivery methods used is provided. We also discuss the Rensselaer initiative to integrate mathematics throughout the science and engineering curriculum. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 6: 193–200, 1998