This module will be delivered through lectures and laboratory assignments.
Module Aim:
To introduce the student to signal processing techniques and applications
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
Design simple digital filters.
LO5
Use software packages for the purposes of digital filter design.
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.
Mathematics 1 & 2 or equivalent
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
A. Introduction
Overview of signal processing
Analog and digital
B. Signals and Frquency Content
Power Energy Averaging
Phasors
Frequency content of signals
Audio signals and other examples
C. Signal Conversions
Signal converters including ADC and DAC
Applications Resolution
The Sampling Theorem
I. Signal Processes
Over view of signal processing
applications
Real time Non real time
E. Difference Equations
Recursive and non recursive equations
D. Discrete Time Systems
Sampled signals
Processor
selection
The design cycle
F. Continuous Time Systems
Time and frequency specifications
H. The z-transform
Definition of z transform
Application to time sequences
Transfer functions Poles and zeros
Inverse transform
G. Linear Filtering
Design of filters
Difference equations
J. Differentiation, Prediction & Integration
Methods Applications
Accuracy
K. Complex Signals
Applications of complex signals
L. Spectral Analysis and the Discrete Transform
Spectrum of a signal
Fourier transforms
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
Examination
This will consist of a mid-year examination.
1,2,3,4,5
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 course. A short report will be written and submitted for marking.
1,2,3,4,5
20.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
The students are required to take a written examination at the end of the year.
1,2,3,4,5
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment