1.Introduction 2.Control Systems Terminology 3.Differential Equations, Difference Equations, and Linear Systems 4.The LaPlace Transform and 5.The Z-Transform 6.Stability 7.Transfer Functions 8.Block Diagram Algebra and Transfer Functions of Systems 9.Signal Flow Graphs 10.System Sensitivity Measures and Classification of Feedback Systems 11.Analysis and Design of Feedback Control Systems: Objectives and Methods 12.Nyquist Analysis 13.Nyquist Design 14.Root-Locus Design 15.Bode Analysis 16.Bode Design 17.Nichols Chart Analysis 18.Nichols Chart Design 19.Introduction to Nonlinear Control Systems 20.State Variable Analysis 21. Discrete State Space Analysis

This textbook mirrors the standard college course in scope and sequence to help students understand basic concepts and to offer extra practice on topics such as differential equations and linear systems, transfer functions, block diagram algebra and transfer functions of systems, signal flow, and more