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48541 Signal Theory

6cp
Requisite(s): 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2
Fields of practice: Electrical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr John Reekie

This subject aims to introduce students to the foundations of Signal Theory for engineers practising in the Information and Communications Technology areas. Signals are the representation of information within systems. As such, an appreciation of signal theory forms the basis for understanding, analysis and design of systems. This subject introduces some of the basic concepts of signal theory in a practical context.

After completing this subject, students are able to:

  • model a moderately complex system in terms of its subsystems and the signals that interconnect them
  • analyse systems models and implement them in Matlab
  • move freely between the time-domain and the frequency-domain representations of signals and systems, and
  • analyse, design and implement a range of simple linear systems.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves a series of laboratory exercises, individual assessment tasks and examination.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Note(s)

This subject was formerly called Signals and Systems (Telecommunications).

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.