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ECE-5774: Nonlinear Systems Theory

Description: Introduction to the theory of systems of coupled, nonlinear, time-varying ordinary differential equations: existence and uniqueness of solutions; continuous dependence on parameters; stability of equilibria and stability analysis techniques; input-to-state stability; input-output stability; nonlinear design techniques including input-state and input-output feedback linearization, backstepping, and sliding mode control. Pre: Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: AOE-6774, ECE-6774, ME-6574

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: AOE-5774, ME-5574

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.71 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 44.17%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Craig A Woolsey202468.8%31.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.632
Cornel Sultan202181.7%18.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.792

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2021Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W