Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE SCE3205

 
TITLE Dynamic Systems and Signals 3

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
ECTS CREDITS 5

 
DEPARTMENT Systems and Control Engineering

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit aims to develop further the ability for representing, modeling and analyzing discrete-time systems and signals using linear systems theory in the time and frequency domains.

Study-unit Aims:

1. To provide further knowledge on discrete-time systems and signals, including discrete convolution, difference equations and discrete-time frequency response functions.
2. To classify frequency response functions and design FIR and IIR filters.
3. To provide the analytical tools for power spectral estimation.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:
1. Describe and explain discrete-time convolution when presented with a problem involving signals and systems in the discrete-time domain.
2. Define, derive and explain the use of the discrete-time Fourier Transform for the analysis of linear discrete-time systems.
3. Describe, classify and derive the frequency response function of a given linear discrete-time system.
4. Describe and contrast FIR and IIR filters.

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:
1. Design an IIR filter when presented with a set of design specifications.
2. Design a FIR filter when presented with a set of design specifications.
3. Apply Power Spectral Estimation techniques when presented with finite-duration discrete-time observations.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

- Edward W. Kamen, Bonnie S. Heck, "Fundamentals of Signals and Systems Using the Web and Matlab", 3rd Edition 2006 (available in library)

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Pre-requisite Study-unit: SCE3101

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture, Practicum & Tutorial

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Report SEM2 No 20%
Examination (2 Hours) SEM2 Yes 80%

 
LECTURER/S Andre Sant

 

 
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