BECZ501 Control System Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 5th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BECZ501 Control System (also written as KECZ501) is a subject in Semester 5 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Control Systems, State-Variable Analysis, Time domain Analysis of Control Systems, Stability of Linear Control Systems, Frequency Domain Analysis. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BECZ501 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BECZ501 / KECZ501 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Control System |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 5th Semester |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BECZ501 Control System Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction to Control Systems
Introduction to Control Systems: Basic Components of a control system, Feedback and its effect, types of feedback control systems. Block diagrams Reduction and signal flow graphs, Modeling of Physical systems: electrical networks, mechanical systems elements, free body diagram, analogous Systems, sensors and encoders in control systems, modeling of armature controlled and field-controlled DC servomotor.
Unit 2: State-Variable Analysis
State-Variable Analysis: Introduction, vector matrix representation of state equation, state transition matrix, state-transition equation, relationship between state equations and high- order differential equations, relationship between state equations and transfer functions, Decomposition of transfer functions, Controllability and observability, Eigen Value and Eigen Vector, Diagonalization.
Unit 3: Time domain Analysis of Control Systems
Time domain Analysis of Control Systems: Time response of continuous data systems, typical test signals for the time response of control systems, unit step response and time- domain specifications, time response of a first order system, transient response of a prototype second order system, Steady-State error, Static and dynamic error coefficients, error analysis for different types of systems.
Unit 4: Stability of Linear Control Systems
Stability of Linear Control Systems: Bounded-input bounded-output stability continuous data systems, zero-input and asymptotic stability of continuous data systems, Routh Hurwitz criterion, Root-Locus Technique: Introduction, Properties of the Root Loci, Design aspects of the Root Loci.
Unit 5: Frequency Domain Analysis
Frequency Domain Analysis: Resonant peak and Resonant frequency, Bandwidth of the prototype Second order system, effects of adding a zero to the forward path, effects of adding a pole to the forward path, polar plot, Nyquist stability criterion, stability analysis with the Bode plot, relative stability: gain margin and phase margin.
BECZ501 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able to
- Describe the basics of control systems along with different types of feedback and its effect. K2, K3
- CO 1 Additionally they will also be able to explain the techniques such as block diagrams reduction,
- K2, K3
- signal flow graph and modelling of various physical systems along with modelling of DC K3, K4
- servomotor. K3, K4
- K3, K5
- Explain the concept of state variables for the representation of LTI system.
- CO 3 Interpret the time domain response analysis for various types of inputs
- along with the time domain specifications.
- Distinguish the concepts of absolute and relative stability for continuous data
- CO 4 systems along with different methods.
- Interpret the concept of frequency domain response analysis and their specifications.
BECZ501 Reference Books
- I. J. Nagrath & M. Gopal, “Control System Engineering”, 6th Ed. New Age
- B.C. Kuo & Farid Golnaraghi, “Automatic Control Systems”, 9th Edition, John Wiley
Frequently Asked Questions about BECZ501
What is the syllabus of BECZ501 Control System?
The AKTU BECZ501 Control System syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Control Systems; State-Variable Analysis; Time domain Analysis of Control Systems; Stability of Linear Control Systems; Frequency Domain Analysis. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BECZ501?
BECZ501 Control System has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0.
Is BECZ501 the same subject as KECZ501?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BECZ501 and KECZ501 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BECZ501 taught in?
BECZ501 Control System is taught in Semester 5 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BECZ501 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BECZ501?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electronics and Computer Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electronics and Computer Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.