Nonlinear Control Systems

State space description; methods of linearization; isoclines; stability of nonlinear systems; Lyapunov's direct method; harmonic linearization; describing functions; dual input describing functions; Popov's method; circle criterion and computer aided analysis. This graduate-level course is dually listed with an equivalent course (EE524) and requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 or the instructor's permission for admission.