Syllabus

ELEC 2120 Linear Signals and Systems Analysis – Summer 2013

 

Professor:

Dr. Thaddeus Roppel

Office Information:

Broun 214, Tel. 844-1814, roppeth@auburn.edu

Class Web Site:

http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~troppel

Under "Teaching Links" select "Courses"  and navigate to the class home page. The course is also linked on Canvas.

Office Hours:

To be determined. Walk-ins welcome anytime.

Class meets:

11:30 – 12:45 MWF in Broun 235

Required Texts:

Kamen and Heck, Signals and Systems, 3nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007.

Prerequisites:

ELEC 2110 (Circuits), MATH 2650 (Diff. Eqn.)

 

Course Content:

Time-domain and frequency-domain methods for modeling and analyzing continuous and discrete-data signals and systems.

 

Course Objectives:

1. Analyze linear continuous-time systems under transient and steady state conditions

2. Understand the effects of sampling and the basic computational tools for digital signal processing (DSP).

3. Apply software tools (MATLAB) in the analysis of continuous and discrete time linear system analysis.

4. Become familiar with analysis tools and techniques needed for future courses focusing on design in electrical and computer engineering.

 

Prerequisites by topic:

1. Ordinary differential equations

2. Linear circuit analysis.

 

Textbook:

Each student is expected to have his/her own copy of the textbook, and to bring it to class for each meeting. Extensive use will be made of the text for in-class assignments, reference to figures, etc.

 

Computer Resources:

Homework assignments and in-class examples will make use of MATLAB and EXCEL.  These tools are available on the College of Engineering Workstations (e.g., BR 123). 

 

Grading:

 

Item

Weight

  Date

Homework

10%

As assigned

In-Class

10%

As assigned

 

Tests (2)

25%

25%

 

Test 1:  Wed. June 12*

Test 2:  Wed. July 10*

 

Final Exam

30%

Tue. July 30, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

*Test dates are subject to change. Advance notice will be provided if they are changed.

 

Grading scale:

The table shows how your letter grade will be assigned at the end of the course based on your cumulative score, C,  in the course. Scores are calculated using Microsoft Excel. The Excel function round(C, 0) is used to round off the cumulative score to an integer CR.

 

CR equal to

or greater than

but less than

letter grade

89%

 

A

79 %

87 %

B

69 %

77 %

C

59 %

67 %

D

 

57 %

F

 

Grades for borderline scores (88, 78, 68,  58) will be determined by the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s overall performance as a “citizen of the class.” Factors considered will be consistency, class participation, diligence, and professionalism.

 

Homework Policy:

Homework problems will be assigned to supplement the in-class instruction and examples. Homework will be evaluated with regard to both technical merit and professional presentation.   Some examples of good homework solutions are provided on the class web site.  Each problem must start on a new sheet. All work must be original and performed by the student himself/herself.

 

In-class Work Policy:

In-class work will be assigned routinely and may be collected for grading. No make-up will be available for missed in-class work, but one lowest score will be dropped.

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Reading Policy:

Students are expected to be familiar with the covered sections in the textbook.  This consists of reading the text, working the exercises and examples, and being familiar with the figures and tables.

 

Test / Final Exam Policy:

Tests will be closed book and cumulative. In other words, Test 2 might cover material already covered on Test 1, etc. No reference material will be allowed except for supplements which might be provided by the instructor.. Tests might have an in-class part and an out-of-class (online) part. Internet access and information sharing by any means are prohibited during tests unless explicitly allowed by the instructor. The final exam will be comprehensive. A seating chart may be used for tests conducted in class. If so, students are required to sit in the assigned seats, which may vary from test to test.  A student requesting a makeup test must obtain a University Excuse and provide suitable documentation of illness or emergency.

 

Attendance:

Attendance is expected, but not graded explicitly. However, missing more than one in-class assignment will reduce your cumulative course score and may therefore affect your course grade.

 

Accessibility:

It is the policy of Auburn University to provide accessibility to its programs and activities, and reasonable accommodation for persons defined as having a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Students who need special accommodations should make an appointment to see the instructor as soon as possible or contact the Students with Disabilities Office at (334) 844-5943 (Voice/TT).