German Jordanian University

School of Applied Medical Sciences

Department of Biomedical Engineering

BM3288: Physiological Modeling and Control Systems Lab

Course Catalog
1 Credit hour (3 hrs laboratory)
Introduce the concepts learned in the course through practical experiments using software
application such as Matlab and Simulink. Topics covered include basics of different mathematical
concepts (complex variables, Laplace transform, transfer function, zeros/ poles, and frequency
domain plots), lumped/ distributed models of different physiological systems, control systems
analysis and modeling in time domain and frequency domain, performance of first order, second
order and higher order systems, block diagram, reduction of multiple subsystems, and root locus.

Lab Instructor
Lab Engineer Dr. Jumana Ma’touq
Office location Building M, M
Office phone +962 6 429 4444, Ext:
Email [email protected]

Lab Engineer
Lab Engineer Eng. Eslam Al- Qasem
Office location Building M, M-117
Office phone +962 6 429 4444, Ext: 4438
Email [email protected]

Evaluation
Assessment Tool Weight Expected Due Date
Lab Reports 30% Each report is due at the beginning of the next lab session
Quizzes 10% At any time in any lab session
Midterm Exam 20% Assigned at the beginning of each semester
Final Exam 40% Assigned at the beginning of each semester
Total 100% After completing the final exam

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 Topics Covered
Week Experiment No Topic
1 ----------------- Lab Introduction
2 Experiment 1 Introduction to MATLAB
3 Experiment 2 Mathematical Foundation
4 Experiment 3 Introduction to Simulink
5 Experiment 4 System Modeling in Time Domain
6 Experiment 5 System Modeling in Frequency Domain
7 Exam Midterm Exam
8 Experiment 6 Converting between transfer function an differential equation
9 Experiment 7 Performance of first order and second order systems
10 Experiment 8 System Response with zeros and additional poles
11 Experiment 9 Reduction of multiple subsystems
12 Experiment 10 Root Locus
13 Exam Final Exam

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives Outcomes
1.1. Find the Laplace transforms using MATLB.
1.2. Find different representations of Transfer Function
1. Understand some basics of using MATLAB.
different mathematical concepts. 1.3. Analyze Poles and Zeros with MATLAB.
1.4. Use MATLAB to draw different frequency domain
plots (Polar, Bode, and Mag-Phase plots).
2. Use graphical user interface
2.1. Introduction to SIMULINK.
diagrams in system modeling for the
2.2. Build different control models using MATLAB/
purpose of design and analysis of
SIMULINK.
control systems.
3.1. Develop appropriate mathematical models of
different systems (mechanical, electrical, etc...) by
3. Understand the modeling in time
deriving their differential equations.
domain.
3.2. Use MATLAB/SIMULINK to solve the previously
derived models.
4.1. Use transfer function in frequency domain to develop
appropriate mathematical models of different systems
4. Understand the modeling in
(mechanical, electrical, etc...).
frequency domain.
4.2. Use MATLAB/SIMULINK to solve the previously
derived models.
5.1. Design first order system using MATLAB/
5. Understand the performance
SIMULINK and analyze its transient response.
characteristics of first and second
5.2. Design second order system using MATLAB/
order systems.
SIMULINK and analyze its transient response.

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 5.3. Find the settling time, peak time, percent overshoot,
and rise time for an underdamped second-order system
using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
5.4. Analyze the performance characteristics of higher-
order systems and systems with zeros and approximate
their response as first- or second-order systems.
6.1. Reduce a block diagram of multiple subsystems to a
single block representing the transfer function from input
6. Develop techniques to reduce
to output.
multiple subsystems to a single
6.2. Analyze and design the transient response for a
transfer function.
system consisting of multiple subsystems Use MATLAB/
SIMULINK to.
7.1. Define a root locus and state its properties.
7. Develop graphical method for
7.2. Sketch a root locus by hand and using MATLAB.
sketching the locus of roots in the s-
7.3. Find the coordinates of points on the root locus and
plane.
their associated gains using MATLAB.

Lab Report Requirements

Report section Description
This section should provide the context and motivation for the
experiment, briefly explain relevant theory in sufficient detail, introduce
any relevant laws, equations or theorems, and clearly state the aim or
research question that the experiment is designed to address. You should
Introduction
try to write it in your own words, rather than paraphrasing the lab manual
(but if you have to, be sure to include the appropriate references). It’s
always a good idea to read the entire experiment in the manual before
you begin your introduction.
This section must include a description of the procedure followed. It
should not simply be a re-statement of the procedure section of this
Procedure
manual. You should interpret the procedure section and develop your
own step-by step method.
In this section, you present the main data collected during your
experiment. Each key measurement needs to be reported appropriately.
Data are often presented in graphs, figures or tables. These need to be
Results labelled appropriately to clearly indicate what is shown. Tables should be
labelled numerically above the table as Table 1, Table 2, etc. Everything
else (graphs, images, diagrams etc.) is labelled numerically below the
figure as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
This section should demonstrate how will you understand what happened
in the experiment. You should identify and comment on any trends you
have observed, compare the experimental results with any predictions,
Discussion
identify how any sources of error might impact on the interpretation of
your results, suggest explanations for unexpected results, and where
appropriate, suggest how the experiment could have been improved.

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 This section should provide a message summing up what has been
learned from the experiment such as: briefly restate the purpose of the
experiment (the question it was seeking to answer), identify the main
Conclusion
findings (answer to the research question), note the main limitations that
are relevant to the interpretation of the results, summarize what the
experiment has contributed to your understanding of the problem.
List all sources that you have referred to in the body of your report.
These can include references to accepted literature values or equations
References
you use in your calculations. You should use proper referencing
techniques.
It contains material that is too detailed to include in the main report, such
Appendix
as tables of raw data, software code or detailed calculations.
Font type: Times New Roman.
Font size: 12 for the main paragraphs and 14 bold for the titles.
Justify the paragraphs.
Numbering.
Formatting
Figures should be inserted in the center of the page and they should be
labeled below the figure with font size 10.
Tables should be inserted in the center of the page and they should be
labeled above the table with font size 10.

Policy
Attendance will be checked at the beginning of each lab session.
Attendance University regulations will be strictly followed for students exceeding the
maximum number of absences (20%).
Each student must hand his\her own separate report. Laboratory reports
are due to one week after the experiment was carried out and it will be
Reports
collected at the beginning of each laboratory. If any report is not
submitted to the TA by the deadline, it will be judged as "LATE".
The midterm and the final exams are closed book tests. Students who are
Examinations not able to attend an examination (medical or another emergency) must
notify the instructor. Make up tests require a valid university excuse.
It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the principles of
academic integrity. Academic integrity means that a student is honest
with him/herself, fellow students, instructors, and the University in
Student Conduct
matters concerning his or her educational endeavors. Cheating will not be
tolerated in at all. University regulations will be pursued and enforced on
any cheating process.