Control Systems Engineering

by Norman S. Nise

Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 0470547561

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Book Description

Highly regarded for its accessible writing and practical case studies, Control Systems Engineering is the most widely adopted textbook for this core course in Mechanical and Electrical engineering programs. This new sixth edition has been revised and updated with 20% new problems and greater emphasis on computer-aided design.

Close the loop between your lectures and the lab!

Integrated throughout the Nise text are 10 virtual experiments, which enable students to implement the design-simulate-prototype workflow of practicing engineers. Powered by LabVIEW software and simulations of Quanser’s lab plants, the virtual labs enable students to apply concepts to virtual systems, implement control solutions and evaluate their results. The virtual labs deepen the homework learning experience and prepare students to make more effective use of their time in the lab. Empower your students to take control of their learning with virtual labs accessible anywhere internet is available!

Customer Reviews

I had to purchase this textbook for my Systems Analysis course. The price was well over $200 at my school's book store and only about 3/4 that price on Amazon so if you are required to buy this, do it here.

In response to the content of the book, a pretty good book overall, especially considering how horrible a lot of my other textbooks are. Best part is it's relatively easy to understand and comprehend. Worst part is a lot of the examples don't have their work shown in the book. It'll have a question and the answer in a small text box, then refer you to their online website for the full work through of the problem. Another thing I don't like is it seemed to get tough fast, but in all honesty it's due to my professor being slow in teaching.

I ordered this as a supplement to my upper division mechanical feedback controls class and was very pleased. This book is very readable and after getting it was able to work through the first hundred or so pages with ease. Readability is the number one factor I look for in a text and I was pleased with this one. There were a few minor errors in some of the examples, which I was surprised to see given the that this book is in its 6th edition.

Over all, great book, the best of three that I have used. Highly recommended