An ideal first course in control engineering.Presents the theory of control engineering, using the state-space approach, which derives its main concepts from linear algebra. Presents the practical aspects of control engineering using the MATLAB software package for computer-aided control system design. Covers analysis and design, including transient and steady state responses; root locus techniques; and time and frequency domain controller design techniques. Presents deep insights into the dynamical behavior of real physical control systems. Electrical engineering students.