Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Department of Electromechanical Engineering

Course Syllabus
1. Instructor Information
Name Bilew A. Office Location
Email [email protected] Office Hours

2. Course Information
Course Name Signal & Systems Course Code EMEg3102
Credit Hours 3 Year 3
3. Course Aim & Description
Synopsis: The course will focus on how signals can be represented in time domain and how they can
be transformed into other domains. The students will also learn about analytical techniques that allow
modeling the behavior of the systems and gain an insight into the characteristics of signals. The course
will provide skills to model, analyze and design signals and systems in general.

4. Method of Instruction
1x1 x2 fifty minutes lecture hours every week
Class lectures • Active learning (involves the full participation of students)
• Teach inductively and to be followed by deductive assertions
3 x fifty minutes tutorial

• Students to solve the given tutorial problems given by instructor.

Tutorials
• In case of difficulty, students may consult instructor during tutorial hours.

• Short questions may be asked to check individual understanding.

• Work in projects in not more than 4-5 members or based on project.

• Tangible contribution from every member is mandatory

Group Projects
• Evaluation of work in terms of presentation and documentation

• Apply scientific methods

Individual • Work individually

Assignment • Free from plagiarism
5. Learning Outcomes

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5.1 Intellectual and practical skills
5.1.1 Identify and Express the concepts of signals and systems and their properties which can be used
in a wide variety of disciplines in engineering
5.1.2 Apply the convolution sum/ convolution integral formulas to determine the output of
continuous time/discrete time signals
5.1.3 Analyze continuous and discrete time signals and systems in the time/frequency domain
using Fourier, Laplace and z-transform
5.1.4 Develop computer programs to implement different signal processing algorithms

6. Course Outline
Chapter Week Topics Activities
Fundamental Concepts of Signals and
Systems
• Introduction to Signals and Systems
• Classification: CT, and DT,
Chapter 1: Deterministic, Random Periodic,
Fundamental Concepts 1st aperiodic, even & Odd signal Lecture/ Tutorial
of Signals and Systems decomposition, Energy signals, power
signals
• Characterization
• modeling of signals and systems
• Analog and Digital signals
Fundamental Signals and System
classification
• Signal Transformations
• Fundamental signals: Complex,
Exponentials; Decaying
Chapter 2:
exponentials; sinusoids; Unit
Fundamental 2nd
Impulse; Unit Step, Signal
Signals and &
representation using fundamental Lecture/Tutorial
System 3rd
signals.
classification
• System Classification: -
Continuous/Discrete,
Linear/Nonlinear, Time-invariant/
Time varying; Causal/Anti-causal;
Stable/Unstable

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 Fourier Series Representation of Periodic
Signals

• Frequency domain view of LTI

Chapter 3 systems
Fourier Series • Concept of complex frequency
4th Lecture/Tutorial
Representation of • Fourier series representation of CT
&
Periodic Signals periodic signals (CTFS)
5th
• Properties of CTFS
• Fourier series representation of
DT periodic signals (DTFS)
• Properties of DTFS

6th Test

CONVOLUTION

▪ Signals as a continuum of impulses;

Chapter 4 Lecture/Tutorial
7th impulse responses; analytical,
CONVOLUTION
graphical and numerical evaluation of
convolution

Fourier Transforms and Inverse

Chapter 5 Transforms
Fourier Transforms
9th ▪ Properties, energy spectrum, transform Lecture/Tutorial
and Inverse
theorems, system functions.
Transforms

Laplace Transforms and Inverse Laplace

Transform
Chapter 6 • Properties, relationship between
Laplace Transforms and 10 th
Fourier and Laplace transforms; system
Inverse Laplace & functions Lecture/Tutorial
Transform 11th • Inverse Laplace transform techniques,
evaluations from pole-zero plots;
systems response, solutions to integral-
differential equations

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 • Application of Laplace and Fourier
transforms

Z-Transforms and Inverse Transforms

Chapter 7
• Discrete signals and systems
Z-Transforms and
12th • The Z- transform & inverse transform;
Inverse Transforms
system functions; difference equations Lecture/Tutorial

and their solutions

Discreet Fourier T ransform

Chapter 8
And Wavelet T ransform
Discreet Fourier
13th ▪ Discrete Fourier transforms
T ransform
& ▪ Wavelet transforms Lecture/ Tutorial
And Wavelet
14th ▪ Relationship between Fourier
T ransform
transform and wavelet transform

7. Required Text and Reference Books

Text Books [1] Signals and Systems, Second Edition, Simon Haykin and Barry Van Veen, John,
Wiley & Sons, 2015

References 2] Philip Denbigh: System Analysis and Signal, 2014

[3] Roberts: Signals and Systems: Analysis using Transform Methods and MATLAB,

MJ, International Edition, McGraw Hill, 2012.

[4] Processing with emphasis on the use of matlab, Prentice Hall; 1st edition
, February 3, 2011
[5] Budak: Passive and Active Network Analysis and Synthesis, Houghton Mifflin, 2012
[6] Tesfaye Bayou: Analysis of Signals and Systems, Addis Ababa University,
1994.
8. Assessment
Type WeightDue Date Behavior and Criteria
Sudden test in class to maximize the all-time
Test (s) 20% readiness of students.
Empower students to complete the required tasks
Project 30% in a group and marks will be assigned to individual
student carefully with specified criteria.

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Final Exam 50%
9. Academic Honesty

Copying from any outside sources (e.g. fellow students, and Internet, etc.) on any material to be graded is
not permitted, and will be considered cheating. Cheating will result in failure of the assignment, failure of
the class and/or face possible disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for securing his or her work
from copying. Each student is expected to abide by college policies on academic conduct.
10. Due Date

All project work or documents must be submitted in the class on the due date for full credit. No Assignment/
lab report/project documents will be accepted after class on the due date. Failure of submission and
presentation of assignments will be graded as zero.
12. Classroom Behavior

Anything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is considered a troublesome
behavior. Examples include: Using mobiles, whispering, making offensive remarks, sleeping, working on
assignments related to other courses, etc. troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.
13. Approval
Approving
Name &Signature Date
Person
Instructor Mr. Bilew A.
Department Mr. Abera M.
Head