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Signals and Systems (ELEN30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Winter Term
Winter
Ying Tan
Email: yingt@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Robert Schmid
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Winter
Ying Tan
Email: yingt@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Robert Schmid
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Winter Term Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The aim of this subject is twofold: firstly, to develop an understanding of the fundamental tools and concepts used in the analysis of signals and the analysis and design of linear time-invariant systems path in continuous–time and discrete-time; secondly, to develop an understanding of their application in a broad range of areas, including electrical networks, telecommunications, signal-processing and automatic control.
The subject formally introduces the fundamental mathematical techniques that underpin the analysis and design of electrical networks, telecommunication systems, signal-processing systems and automatic control systems. Such systems lie at the heart of the electrical engineering technologies that underpin modern society. This subject is one of four that define the Electrical System Major in the Bachelor of Science and it is a core requirement in the Master of Engineering (Electrical). It provides the foundation for various subsequent subjects, including ELEN90057 Communication Systems, ELEN90058 Signal Processing and ELEN90055 Control Systems.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
Signals – continuously and discretely indexed signals, important signal types, frequency-domain analysis (Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms), nonlinear transformations and harmonics, sampling;
Systems – viewing differential / difference equations as systems that process signals, the notions of input, output and internal signals, block diagrams (series, parallel and feedback connections), properties of input-output models (causality, delay, stability, gain, shift-invariance, linearity), transient and steady state behaviour;
Linear time-invariant systems – continuous and discrete impulse response; convolution operation, transfer functions and frequency response, time-domain interpretation of stable and unstable poles and zeros, state-space models (construction from high-order ODEs, canonical forms, state transformations and stability), and the discretisation of models for systems of continuously indexed signals.
This material is complemented by exposure to the use of MATLAB for computation and simulation and examples from diverse areas including electrical engineering, biology, population dynamics and economics.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Apply fundamental mathematical tools to model, analyse and design signals and systems in both time-domain and frequency-domain
- Recognise the broad applicability of the mathematics of signals and systems theory, particularly within electrical engineering
- Recognize the similarities and differences between the mathematical tools needed for dealing with continuous-time systems/signals versus their discrete-time counterparts
- Use MATLAB to study the behaviour of signals and systems as they arise in a variety of contexts.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for this subject are:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PLUS
any one of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10009 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20026 | Real Analysis |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PLUS
any one of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BMEN20001 | Biomechanical Physics & Computation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20007 | Design of Algorithms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note:
- BMEN20001 is a suitable alternative to COMP10002, COMP20005 or COMP20007 for students enrolled in the B-SCI or the B-BMED undertaking a major in Bioengineering Systems.
- COMP20005 Engineering Computation may be taken concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
431-221 Fundamentals of Signals and Systems
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BMEN30006 | Circuits and Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge of the following subject is recommended:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN30009 | Electrical Network Analysis and Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
SEMESTER 2
- Continuous assessment of 3 assignments (each approximately 1000 words); will not exceed 30 pages in total over the semester; approximately 30-35 hours work per student, ongoing throughout the semester (30%);
- A mid-semester test (one hour), (10%);
- A written final exam (three hours), held in the examination period at the end of semester (60%).
WINTER TERM
- Continuous assessment of 3 assignments (each approximately 1000 words); will not exceed 30 pages in total over the semester; approximately 30-35 hours work per student, ongoing throughout the teaching period (30%);
- A mid-term test (one hour), (10%);
- A written final exam (three hours), held at the end of the teaching period (60%).
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, assignments and workshop project reports. ILO 4 is assessed as part of the workshop project reports.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Ying Tan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures (3 x 3 hours per week) and up to 12 hours of workshops (1 x 3 hours per week). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 21 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 30 June 2017 Census date 5 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 July 2017 Assessment period ends 21 July 2017 Winter Term contact information
Winter
Ying Tan
Email: yingt@unimelb.edu.auSemester 2
Robert Schmid
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Schmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures (3 x 1 hour lectures per week) and up to 24 hours of workshops. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Winter
Ying Tan
Email: yingt@unimelb.edu.auSemester 2
Robert Schmid
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
The Winter Availability is only permitted for exchange students and students who have previously failed the subject. All other students are required to undertake the Semester 2 availability.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
Recommended texts and other resources
Fundamentals of Systems and Signals using the web and MATLAB, by E. Kamen and B. Heck (3rd Edition)
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine both theoretical tutorial and MATLAB programming activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides, lecture notes, practice worksheets and answers, a workshop manual and reference text lists.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry applications via guest lecturers.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Electrical Systems Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Electrical) Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Electrical with Business) Major Bioengineering Systems Major Bioengineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Electrical - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 11 April 2024