IS 311 Introduction to Cybernetics

An introduction to the field of cybernetics and control theory. Students will develop scientific skills by exploring physical control problems using robots. Classical theories of uncertainty, feed forward, and feedback control will be covered from an applied perspective in the context of common control objectives. Students will explore the challenges of observing and controlling physical systems through hands on experiments. Three hours of classroom meetings (or equivalent) and two hours of laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CS 122 or CS 160 or consent of instructor
Satisfactory Grading: Eligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.
Exploring Knowledge: Scientific Perspectives

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