Part 1 - Linearization and stability

• Notes
• Examples
• Classes
  • 2025/01/22 (Welcome)
  • 2025/01/24 (Models, part 1)
  • 2025/01/27 (Models, part 2)
  • 2025/01/29 (Linearization)
  • 2025/01/31 (Matrix Exponential)
  • 2025/02/03 (Stability)
  • 2025/02/05 (Diagonalization, part 1)
  • 2025/02/07 (Diagonalization, part 2)
  • 2025/02/10 (Tracking, part 1)
  • 2025/02/12 (Tracking, part 2)
  • 2025/02/14 (Report review process)
  • 2025/02/17 (No class)

Notes

• 2025/01/24 (Models, Part 1)
• 2025/01/27 (Models, Part 2)
• 2025/01/29 (Linearization)
• 2025/01/31 (Matrix Exponential)
• 2025/02/03 (Stability)
• 2025/02/05 (Diagonalization, Part 1)
• 2025/02/07 (Diagonalization, Part 2)
• 2025/02/12 (Tracking)

Examples

• See examples folder of the ae353 github repository

Classes

2025/01/22 (Welcome)

Things to do after class:

• Read the syllabus.
• Complete the HCD pre-survey by 11:00am on Friday, January 24.
• (Optional) Start trying to follow the “Setup” instructions so you can run course code on your own computer.

2025/01/24 (Models, part 1)

Things to do after class:

• Complete the group preferences form for the first design project by 11:00am on Monday, January 27.
• Complete HW1 in PrairieLearn by 11:00am on Wednesday, January 29.
• (Optional) Start trying to follow the “Setup” instructions so you can run course code on your own computer.

Useful resources:

• Notes on models from class.
• Reference page on state space models.
• Chapter 3.2 (State Space Models) of our reference text.

2025/01/27 (Models, part 2)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW2 in PrairieLearn.
• (Optional) Start trying to follow the “Setup” instructions so you can run course code on your own computer.

Useful resources:

• Notes on models from class.
• Reference page on state space models.
• Chapter 3.2 (State Space Models) of our reference text.

2025/01/29 (Linearization)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW3 in PrairieLearn.
• Follow the “Setup” instructions so you can run course code on your own computer. You will need this both to complete HW3 and to start DP1 (your first design project).

Useful resources:

• Notes on linearization from class.
• Reference page on state space models.

2025/01/31 (Matrix Exponential)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW4 in PrairieLearn.
• Contact your partner for DP1 and get started!

Useful resources:

• Notes on the matrix exponential function from class.
• Reference page on the matrix exponential function.

2025/02/03 (Stability)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW5 in PrairieLearn.
• Keep working on DP1.

Useful resources:

• Notes on stability from class.
• Reference page on stability.

2025/02/05 (Diagonalization, part 1)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW6 in PrairieLearn.
• Keep working on DP1.

Useful resources:

• Notes on diagonalization (part 1) from class.
• Reference page on stability.

2025/02/07 (Diagonalization, part 2)

Things to do after class:

• Complete HW7 in PrairieLearn.
• Submit DP1 Draft 1.

Useful resources:

• Notes on diagonalization (part 2) from class.
• Reference page on stability.

2025/02/10 (Tracking, part 1)

Things to do after class:

• Keep working on DP1.

Useful resources:

• Notes on tracking from class.
• Reference page on tracking.

2025/02/12 (Tracking, part 2)

Things to do after class:

• Keep working on DP1.

Useful resources:

• Notes on tracking from class.
• Reference page on tracking.

2025/02/14 (Report review process)

Things to do after class:

• Submit DP1 Draft 2.

Useful resources:

• Report requirements.
• Report review process.
• Example report

2025/02/17 (No class)

Good luck on your first exam!