48770 Signal Processing

6cp
Requisite(s): 48541 Signal Theory OR 48540 Signals and Systems
Fields of practice: Telecommunications Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Anthony Kadi

The objectives of this subject are to enable students to: develop insight into the discrete implementation of signal theory; develop engineering judgment in analysing signal processing problems; and become familiar with practical techniques for implementing signal processing algorithms.

Topics include: A/D and D/A conversion; processing with discrete signals and systems; system implementation and convolution; Fourier transforms and discrete Fourier transforms of discrete time signals and systems; Z-transforms; implementation of FIR filters; implementation of IIR filters; finite precision effects; introductory spectral analysis; and decimation and interpolation.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves assignments, journal recording, project work and an examination.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,400.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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Access conditions

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