For the semester project, please work in teams of two or three. Prepare a proposal for your semester project. The project should present an adequate challenge level and have the potential to cover all relevant areas as listed below. You may not be familiar with all areas at this time, but it is sufficient to address the individual aspects as we cover them i nclass.

• Description and modeling of the process
• Controller design
• Open and closed loop response
• Frequency response
• Stability considerations
• Computer simulation (if appropriate)

Your project proposal should include the following items:

1. Brief description of the process, including its input (setpoint) and output (controlled) variables, and the disturbance. A sketch of the process should be included.
2. List of materials that are available in the building.
3. List of materials that we may need to purchase. This list may include kits (e.g., from www.jameco.com or similar suppliers), mechanical or electronic components, or custom parts that we may ask Pat to machine for us.
4. A cost estimate and a complete list of sources and suppliers.
5. Names of the team members and tentative assignment of the design tasks to team members

Turn in your typewritten and printed proposal by 02/12/07 for approval. Your proposal, submitted in time, will give you 15 points towards your total score, two points for erach of the items above and 5 additional points for a well-parepared proposal, turned in in a timely manner.