BEE502 Control System Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 5th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEE502 Control System (also written as KEE502) is a subject in Semester 5 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-I and Control System Components, Unit-II and Basic modes of feedback control, Unit-III and Root Locus Technique, Unit-IV and Stability in Frequency Domain, Unit-V Introduction to Design and State Space Technique. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEE502 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE502 / KEE502 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEE502 Control System Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit-I · Control System Components
Unit-I: Control System Concepts: Elements of control systems, concept of open loop and closed loop systems, Examples and application of open loop and closed loop systems, Mathematical Modelling of Physical Systems (Electro Mechanical), Determination of transfer function by block diagram reduction techniques and signal flow method using Mason’s gain formula, Basic Characteristics of negative feedback control systems. Control System Components: Constructional and working concept of AC & DC servomotor, synchro’s, stepper motor and tachometer.
Unit 2: Unit-II · Basic modes of feedback control
Unit-II: Time Response Analysis: Standard test signals, time response analysis of first and second order systems, time response specifications of second order system for unit step input, location of roots of characteristics equation and corresponding time response, steady state errors and error constants. Basic modes of feedback control: Proportional, Derivative, Integral and PID controllers, controller design using Ziegler Nichols.
Unit 3: Unit-III · Root Locus Technique
Unit-III: Stability and Algebraic Criteria: Concept of stability and its necessary conditions, Routh-Hurwitz criteria and its limitations. Root Locus Technique: Salient features of root locus plot, Procedure for plotting root locus, root contours. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Unit 4: Unit-IV · Stability in Frequency Domain
Unit-IV: Frequency Response Analysis: Frequency Response analysis from transfer function model, Construction of polar and inverse polar plots. Stability in Frequency Domain: Nyquist stability criterion, Determination of gain and phase margin from Bode & Nyquist Plots, Correlation between time and Frequency Responses.
Unit 5: Unit-V Introduction to Design · State Space Technique
Unit-V Introduction to Design: The design problems and preliminary considerations of lead, lag and lead-lag compensation networks, design of closed loop systems using compensation techniques in time and frequency domains. State Space Technique: Concept of single input and multiple input and multiple output system, State-space model of physical system, conversion of state-space to transfer function model and vice-versa, State transition matrix, Concept of controllability and observability and their testing.
BEE502 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic signal systems
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to: Level, KL
- Obtain transfer functions to predict the correct operation of open loop and closed
- CO 1 loop control systems and identify the basic elements, structures and thecharacteristics K3
- of feedback control systems.
- CO 2 Measure and evaluate the performance of basic control systems in time domain. K4
- Design specification for different control action.
- Analyze the stability of linear time-invariant systems in time domain using Routh- K4
- CO 3 Hurwitz criterion and root locus technique.
- Determine the stability of linear time-invariant systems in frequency domain using K4
- CO 4 Nyquist criterion and Bode plot.
- Design different type of compensators to achieve the desired performance of
- CO 5 control System by root locus and Bode plot method. Develop and analyze the K4
- intermediate states of the system using state space analysis.
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE502 Reference Books
- I. J. Nagrath & M. Gopal, “Control System Engineering”, 6th Ed. New Age International
- M. Gopal, “Control System Principles and Design”, McGraw Hill 4th Edition
- Ogata, "Modern Control Engineering, 5th Edition", Pearson Education, 2015
- B.C. Kuo & Farid Golnaraghi, “Automatic Control Systems”, 10th Edition, McGraw Hill
- D. Roy Choudhary, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India.
- A.K. Jairath, “Problems and solutions of Control System with Essential Theory”, CBS Publishers
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE502
What is the syllabus of BEE502 Control System?
The AKTU BEE502 Control System syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-I and Control System Components; Unit-II and Basic modes of feedback control; Unit-III and Root Locus Technique; Unit-IV and Stability in Frequency Domain; Unit-V Introduction to Design and State Space Technique. 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 BEE502?
BEE502 Control System has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BEE502 the same subject as KEE502?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE502 and KEE502 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE502 taught in?
BEE502 Control System is taught in Semester 5 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BEE502 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 BEE502?
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 Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.