Module Details

Module Code: SYST C4601
Module Title: Signals and Systems 1
Title: Signals and Systems 1
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Dorel Picovici
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce the students to the mathematical methods and tools to analyse signals and systems in the time
and frequency domains with application to engineering problems
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand and analyse signals
LO2 Specify signal processing requirements
LO3 Apply signal processing techniques
LO4 Analyse a system and predict its performance
LO5 Examine a system in terms of stability
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
Overview of signal processing analog and digital
Signals and Frequency Content
Phasors, Frequency content of signals, Audio signals and other examples
Signal Conversions
Signal converters including ADC and DAC Applications Resolution The Sampling Theorem
Signal Processes
Overview of signal processing applications
Difference Equations
Recursive and non recursive equations
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class tests
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A program of experiments will be carried out based on
material covered on the course.. Assignments will be given
to the students on aspects of signal processing during the
module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Formal Exam at the end of the Semester
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery will consist of lectures / tutorial sessions. Every Week 3.00 3
Laboratory Contact Computer based practical sessions. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Reading, study, tutorials Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bob Meddins. Introduction to Digital Signal Processing, [ISBN: 0750650486].
  • Hwei P. Hsu. (2019), Schaum's Outline of Signals and Systems, Fourth Edition, Forth edition. McGraw-Hill Education, p.528, [ISBN: 126045424X].
  • Monson H. Hayes. (2011), Schaums Outline of Digital Signal Processing, 2nd Edition, Second edition. McGraw-Hill Education, p.456, [ISBN: 0071635092].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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