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EE3053: SIGNALS, SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

How can the dynamic behaviour of a mechanical mass-spring-damper system be similar to an electrical resistance-capacitance-inductance circuit? Motivated by this question, this course introduces the signals – systems framework that helps in describing the dynamic behaviour of systems for a variety of inputs (signals).  Useful analysis tools both in the frequency- and the time-domain are also introduced. In the later part of the course, these concepts will be used to understand basic signal processing in the form of both analog and digital filter design.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Sumeet Aphale

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Engineering (EG) (Studied)
  • One of EF1504 Engineering Mathematics 1 (Foundation) (Passed) or EG1006 Engineering Mathematics 1 (Passed) or EG1503 Engineering Mathematics 1 (Passed) or EG1504 Engineering Mathematics 1 (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of EG2001 Engineering Mathematics 2 (Passed) or EG2005 Engineering Mathematics 2 (Passed) or EG2010 Engineering Mathematics 2 (Passed) or EG2012 Engineering Mathematics 2 (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The syllabus includes the following topics:

1.       Signals: Classification, Properties, Basic Signal Construction, Sampling,  Time and frequency-domain representation, Convolution, auto and cross-correlation

2.       Systems: Classification, Properties, Impulse Response of LTI systems, LTI system response to arbitrary inputs, Revise Fourier and Laplace transforms, DFT, LTI systems in frequency domain

3.       Filters: A/D – D/A conversion, Quantization and Round-off, Noise classifications, Typical filter characteristics and specifications, FIR and IIR filters, Analog and Digital filter design

4.       Applications: RLC Circuit Analysis using Laplace Transforms, Phase Locked Loop

Further Information & Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%). Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

The continuous assessment will be based on student performance during the lab sessions, the quality of the lab note-book as well as the submitted lab reports (10%) and assignment / tutorial submissions (10%).

Penalties for late or non-submission of in-course work are as follows:

(i)                  For late submission, 1 CAS mark will be deducted for each late day             
(including weekends)

(ii)                For non-submission, a CAS mark of 0 will be awarded

If late or non-submission is due to medical or other circumstances out-with your control you must submit a medical certificate or other formal evidence to the School Office as soon as is practicable but no later than the end of Revision Week.

Feedback

  • Lab notebooks are returned with comments after the lab sessions
  • General feedback to all class is provided during and after each tutorial session. One-on-one discussion with student where requested or appropriate.
  • A general feedback will be uploaded on MyAberdeen for each of the assignments along with relevant solutions.
  • Students can email to make appointments and receive individual feedback on their assignments.
  • Generic exam feedback will be uploaded on MyAberdeen.
  • Students requesting individual feedback on their exam performance should make an appointment within 3 weeks of the publication of the exam results.

 

 

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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