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====== TK8103 Advanced Nonlinear Systems ======

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**Hours: ** Wednesdays, 13:15-15:00, and Monday-Friday, Week 13 (23-27 March)\\
**Room: ** B337\\
**Dates: ** The first colloquium will be held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 13:15-15:00. [[http://www.itk.ntnu.no/emner/tk8103/lecture_plan|Lecture plan]].\\
**Exam: ** Friday, 22 May 2026. [[http://www.itk.ntnu.no/emner/tk8103/evaluation|Evaluation]]

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**Course Coordinator: ** Kristin Y. Pettersen (E-mail: [[Kristin.Y.Pettersen@ntnu.no|Kristin Y. Pettersen]])

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**Reference group:**

  * NN
  * NN
  * NN

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**Learning methods and activities:**

  * Lectures, mandatory group work and project.

**For attending students:**  The course makes use of the internet-based learning platform Blackboard. Students attending the course will be given access to files and further information through Blackboard.

**Course content:**

The course is offered every second year, with the next offering in Spring 2026. It covers advanced topics in nonlinear control systems and is taught in English.

**Learning outcome:**

KNOWLEDGE:

  * In-depth knowledge of design and analysis of nonlinear systems.
  * Knowledge of input-output stability.
  * Knowledge of stability analysis of perturbed nonlinear systems.
  * Knowledge of averaging.
  * Knowledge of input-to-state feedback linearization.
  * Knowledge of control design using sliding mode and backstepping.
  * Knowledge of analysis of cascaded systems.

SKILLS:

  * Be able to analyse the stability properties of (perturbed) nonlinear systems and design control laws for such systems.
  * Be able to apply methods from the literature on a given case.

GENERAL COMPETENCE:

  * Skills in applying this knowledge and proficiency in new areas and complete advanced tasks and projects.
  * Skills in communicating extensive independent work, and master the technical terms of nonlinear system theory.
  * Ability to contribute to innovative thinking and innovation processes.

**Recommended previous knowledge:**

The course [[http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses/TTK4150|TTK4150 Nonlinear Control Systems]] or equivalent courses is a prerequisite.