Key words
signals, systems, frequency reponse, fourier analysis, fourier transform, z transform, convolution
Objectives
At the end of the course the students should be able to describe simplified electrical, electronic, mechanical, physical, economical, chemical (and other) systems and their signal processing properties on an abstract and generalized level, using specific mathematical methods.
Topics
- Description of signals and systems
in continuous and discrete time
analog and digital
in time and frequency domain
and the conversions.
- LTI-systems (continuous and discrete): response, convolution, eigenfunctions
- z- transform
- Fourier analysis and transform
- state space.
Prerequisites
Mathematics (complex numbers and functios, linear algebra, differential equations, series), physics (electricity, mechanics (dynamics)).
Final Objectives
To be able to analyse signal processing systems.
To be able to analyse, design and make abstractions at system level.
Materials used
- powerpoint slides
- Schaum's outline of Signals and Systems (Mc Graw Hill, Hwei P. Hsu, Hwel P.Hse)
- lab and homework texts
- free internet software
Study costs
12€
Study guidance
- with the electronic learning environment
- formative tests and assessments
- extra explanation on demand
Teaching Methods
A combination of ex cathedra teaching, exercises, laboratory sessions and homeworks (self-study).
Assessment
A written exam for the theoretical part, closed book, with multiple choise and open questions.
Permanent evaluation for exercises and labs.
A weighted average is used to compute the final score for a training item.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses
(parts of training items) , he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is
insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final
assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus.
Of course, the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the
study index card can also be used for 7 or less.
For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should
point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient,
if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important
for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
responsible: Paul Raes
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