Lectures and Laboratory Practicals using software simulation tools
Module Aim:
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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
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
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Practical
20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions
Class tests
1,3,4,5
20.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
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.
1,3,4,5
20.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Formal Exam at the end of the Semester
1,2,3,4,5
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment