Information Package / Course Catalogue
Dynamical System Modelling and Simulation
Course Code: MME539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To introduce fundamentals on modelling and simulation of dynamical systems, and to provide simulation tools to obtain response of dynamical systems

Course Content

Modeling dynamical systems, numerical tools to simulate behavior of dynamical systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Turgay ERAY
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn modeling and simulation of dynamical systems
2.To be able to solve differential equations by using numerical tools
3.To enrich programming and simulation skills for real-life problems.
4.Ability to set dynamic system
5. To be able to solve dynamic system problems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems”, Robert L. Woods, Lent L. Lawrence
2.Modelling, Analysis & Control of Dynamic Systems. William J. Palm, III
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Modeling and Simulation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Formulation of Engineering Systems: Differential Equations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanical Systems: Translational and Rotational
Week 4 - Theoretical
D’Alembert’s Principle and Lagrange Mechanics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electrical Systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mixed Discipline Systems: Electromechanical system example
Week 7 - Theoretical
Modeling examples: Problem solutions
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Thermal and Fluid Systems, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Thermal and Fluid Systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nonlinear systems: Linearization
Week 11 - Theoretical
Stability analysis: Lyapunov stability criterion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Frequency response analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Time response analysis of linear systems: Analytical solutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Time response analysis of linear systems: Simulation tools, Time response analysis: Simulation examples
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Assignment1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1454126
Assignment31312
Term Project110515
Quiz43116
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)198
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
4
4
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5
5
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4
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OÇ-2
5
4
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5
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5
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4
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OÇ-5
5
3
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4
4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026