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This document provides information about the EEB432 Signals and Systems course taught by Dr. Kumbirayi Nyachionjeka at the University of Botswana. The course will cover topics such as linear and time-invariant system modeling, analysis in the time and frequency domains using techniques like Laplace and Fourier transforms. Students will be assessed through coursework, quizzes, tests and a final exam. The instructor's office hours and contact information are also included along with expectations and advice for success in the course.

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This document provides information about the EEB432 Signals and Systems course taught by Dr. Kumbirayi Nyachionjeka at the University of Botswana. The course will cover topics such as linear and time-invariant system modeling, analysis in the time and frequency domains using techniques like Laplace and Fourier transforms. Students will be assessed through coursework, quizzes, tests and a final exam. The instructor's office hours and contact information are also included along with expectations and advice for success in the course.

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Signals and Systems

EEB432

Dr. Kumbirayi Nyachionjeka


Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Botswana
Course Materials
Textbook: “Linear Systems and Signals”, 3rd
edition by B. P. Lathi. ISBN: 978-0190200176
J G Proakis, D G Manolakis -
Digital signal processing -
Principles, algorithms and
applications, 4Th Edition
Course Information
Instructor: Kumbirayi Nyachionjeka, Doctor of Electrical
Engineering, specializing in Telecommunications.
Office Location: Block 248, Office 111
Phone: [267] 355 2756
Email: [email protected]
Course Meeting Time:Tuesday12:00 – 1PM, 1-2PM,
Course Meeting Location: BLDG 252 ROOM 202, BLDG 252
ROOM 020
Office Hours: Tuesday 10 – 12pm, and by appointment.
Grading Policy
Assessment:
Assessment in this course will include
Coursework 40%, Final examination 60% (2 hour
paper).
Coursework will comprise of three (3) pieces of
practical work, two (2) written Quizzes, and two (2)
tests. The ratio of tests-to-practical work-to-
Quizzes shall be 4:3:1.
Credit will be awarded if a student achieves a
minimum mark of 50% overall and meets the ECSA
outcomes assessment.
Course Expectations & Conducts
• Spend a total of 8 to 10 hours a week.
• Ask for help for homework but don’t copy.
• You can not use unallowed resources during quizzes
and tests.
• You are allowed to have the formula sheet on the course
website and 1 page of your own for quizzes and tests.
• Makeup test will be given for emergency situation.
• Please don’t use the phone or the internet during
lectures.
Course Topics
• Signals and Systems Characterization
- Linear, Causal, Time-invariant, Stability, Digital
• System Modeling (Elect., Mech., or Biological)
- Differential Equation
• System Analysis
- Impulse response h(t)
• Time-domain Analysis
- zero-input and zero-state responses
• Laplace Transform and Analysis
- Transfer function H(s)
• Fourier Series Analysis of Periodic Signal
• Fourier Transform Analysis of Aperiodic Signal
- Frequency response H()
• Sampling Theorem and Signal Reconstructions
To Do Well in This Course

• Focus on lectures & problems solved in the lecture.


• Do and understand the homework problems.
• Use any video resources
• Enjoy and reflect on the physical meaning of the
equations.
• Time management, so study and do homework first
then socialize and have fun.

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