American University of Sharjah | College of Engineering

1. Course Number and Course Title:

ELE 321 Signals and Systems

2. Credits Hours:
303

3. Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites:

Prerequisite: ELE 212 (Electric Circuits II)
Prerequisite/Concurrent:

4. Name and Contact Information of Instructor:

Dr. Usman Tariq
Office: EB1-231
Email: utariq@aus.edu
Office Hours: (posted on office door)
5. Course Description (Catalog Description):
Covers classification and manipulation of continuous-time and discrete-time signals, linear time
invariant system modeling, convolution of discrete-time and continuous signals, Fourier
representation of signals (Fourier series, Fourier transform and discrete-time Fourier transform),
applications of Fourier representations in signals and systems.

6. Textbook and other Supplemental Material:

Textbook:
Simon Haykin and Barry Van Veen, Signals & Systems, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2003
Other supplemental material:
M. J. Roberts, Signals and Systems- Analysis using transforms methods & MATLAB.
McGraw-Hill, 2003
Oppenheim and A. Willsky, Signals & Systems, 2nd edition. Prentice Hall, 1997

7. Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Express signals in terms of other basic signals such as the unit step function, the
rectangular pulse, and the unit impulse function.
2. Sketch signals and perform basic time-domain operations such as translation, time
scaling, generalized derivative, and integration.
3. Classify signals into periodic/non-periodic, energy/power signals and determine the
fundamental period of a superposition of periodic signal.
4. Perform convolution for both continuous- and discrete-time signals.
5. Determine if a system is linear, time-invariant, causal, memoryless, and stable.
6. Describe a linear time-invariant system by its impulse response, step response,
differential/difference equation, and block diagram.
7. Explain the concepts of function orthogonality and basis functions.
8. Apply the basic definition and the properties of the Fourier representation to
determine the forward and inverse Fourier representation of continuous- and discretetime signals.
9. Determine the frequency response, magnitude response, and phase response of
continuous-time and discrete-time systems.
10. Understand the sampling theorem and explain the concept of aliasing.

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8. Teaching and Learning Methodologies:

Methods include lectures; problem and project based learning methods (homework, Matlab
simulations, and research paper) and class discussions.

9. Course Topics and Schedule:

Topic
Signal classification and basic operations on signals

Weeks

Time-domain analysis of signals and systems

Fourier representations of signals and systems

Applications of Fourier representations

Review

2
Total:

16

10. Schedule of Laboratory and other Non-Lecture Sessions:

Not Applicable

11. Out-of-Class Assignments with Due Dates:

Assignment
Homework 1

Week 2

Due Date (tentative)

Homework 2

Week 4

Homework 3

Week 6

Homework 4

Week 8

Homework 5

Week 10

Homework 6

Week 12

Project

Week 13

12. Student Evaluation:

Assessment
Homework
Matlab Assignments / Project
Quizzes
Exam I
Exam II
Final Exam
Random Attendance

Weight
8%
6%
10 %
20 %
20 %
35 %
1%

Due Date (tentative)

See Section 11
See Section 11
NA
29/03/2015
19/05/2015
As scheduled by Registrar

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13. Contribution of Course to Program Outcomes

This course contributes to the accomplishment of the following program outcomes:
Program outcome

Emphasis in
this course

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineerinG

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and

interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.

Emphasis: High; Medium; Low; Blank Nothing Specific Expected