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System Identification
EE 672

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester: Fall 2025-2026
Course: System Identification - EE 672
Classroom: FENS-L058
Level of course: Masters
Course Credits: SU Credit:3.000, ECTS:10
Prerequisites: -
Corequisites: -
Course Type: Lecture

Instructor(s) Information

Mustafa Ünel

Course Information

Catalog Course Description
Aims to provide the fundamental theory of identification of dynamical systems, i.e. how to use measured input-output data to build mathematical models, typically in terms of differential or difference equations. It covers: The mathematical foundations of System Identification, Non-parametric techniques, Parametrizations and model structures, Parameter estimation, Asymptotic statistical theory, User choices, Experimental design, Choice of model structure.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. - select inputs and outputs of a system, and characterize disturbances acting on the system.
2. - design suitable excitation signals,
3. - use measured input-output data to build mathematical models,
4. - solve linear regression problems by least squares methods,
5. - develop nonlinear NARX and Hammerstein-Wiener models
6. - preprocess data,
7. - validate obtained models
Course Objective
Objective of the course is to provide graduate students with a strong background in linear and nonlinear system identification to build mathematical models from experimental data.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
Sustainable Cities and Communities

Course Materials

Resources:
Textbook
System Identification, Theory for the User, 2nd Edition, Lennart Ljung, Prentice Hall, 1999.

Readings
System Identification, Karel J. Keesman, Springer-Verlag London Limited, 2011
Nonlinear System Identification, Oliver Nelles, Springer, 2001.
Technology Requirements: