The study of control systems engineering is essential for students pursuing degrees in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering. Control systems contribute to every aspect of modern society, from steering ships and planes to guiding missiles. Control systems are also found in a broad range of applications within these disciplines, from aircraft and spacecraft to robots and process control systems. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of control systems engineering. The design of a control system will involve obtaining a mathematical model for the physical system, analyze and design the system to meet specified requirements.