Emphasizing the practical application of control systems engineering, this Fourth Edition shows how to analyze and design real-world feedback control systems that support today's advanced technologies. The text presents material in a logical and progressive way that builds and supports students' understanding of key concepts, and provides insight into the design of system configurations and parameters, using both qualitative and quantitative explanations. As an added benefit, MATLAB Tutorials bring students up-to-speed with industry-standard computer software.

This text can be used in an introductory controls course in both mechanical and electrical engineering.