CSU Course Syllabus: Fall 2011
ECE 311 – Linear Systems I
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Textbook: Signals,
Systems and Transforms, Phillips, Parr, and Riskin 4th edition
Course Description: Introduction
to Linear Systems analysis for continuous-time (analog) signals and systems.
Introduction to both time-domain and frequency domain techniques, via the use
of Fourier analysis methods. Both periodic (Fourier series) and aperiodic
(Fourier transform) methods will be covered.
Matlab will be introduced and used as an analysis tool throughout the
semester.
Prerequisites: EE202, M340/345
Grading and
Exams: (+/-
grading is used)
Midterm
Exam 30%
Final
Exam 30%
Computer
Projects 15%
Homework
Assignments 10%
Quizzes
& Participation 15%
Homework problems will usually be assigned every other week (due two weeks
later). In addition there will be a number of special Matlab-based computer
projects (usually every other week). You are expected to work on all these
problems yourself, but reasonable collaboration is allowed. Late homework will not be accepted without
prior instructor approval.
No collaboration is allowed for quizzes or the Midterm and Final Exams.
Both exams will be in class, open book and open notes.
Attendance in class is required. If you are
unable to attend class, it is your responsibility to obtain class notes or
other information. Make-up quizzes will
not be allowed; however, your lowest quiz score will be dropped from your quiz
average.
ECE311
Course Outline
Introduction and
Background Appendices D, E and
Chapter 1
Review of complex
numbers and ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Introduction to
continuous-time physical systems. Basic electrical circuits, passive
components, and operational amplifiers. Basic mechanical systems. System
modeling and differential equations.
Introduction to
Continuous-Time Signals Chapter 2
Introduction to
continuous-time (analog) signals. Commonly encountered signals, including
impulses, steps, and sinusoids. Basic properties of continuous-time linear
time-invariant (LTI) signals and systems.
Continuous-Time
Linear-Time-Invariant Systems Chapter 3
Representation of
continuous-time LTI systems in terms of convolution integral. Further
properties of LTI systems, including causality and stability. Governing
differential equations, and system response. Interconnection of LTI systems.
Fourier Series Chapter 4
Introduction to
Fourier Series for periodic signals. Computation of Fourier Series and
Frequency Spectra. Basic properties and application to LTI systems. Computation
of Energy/Power Spectral Density. Connection between time-domain and frequency
domain.
Mid-Term Exam: in October 18 (does not cover
Fourier Series)
Fourier-Transform Chapter 5
Introduction to the
Fourier Transform for analyzing the frequency content of continuous time
aperiodic signals. Standard properties of the Fourier Transform, including
shifting and convolution. Connection between time-domain and frequency domain.
Applications of
Time/Frequency Domain Analysis Handouts and Chapter
6
As time permits we
will look at some applications of the time and frequency domain analysis tools
developed in this course to problems from systems engineering. Problem areas
may include communications, filtering, signal processing, and controls.
Final Exam: TBD