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COURSE SYLLABUS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Course Title:

SIGNALS, SPECTRA AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Revision No: 00

Effectivity Date: September 15, 2014

Course Code: ECE231

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Prerequisite:

Credit Unit: 3 units

MATH200,MATH311

Lecture Hour: 3

Laboratory Hour: 3

1.0

Course Description
This course covers the study of convolutions, chirp-Z transform, wavelet transform, FIR filters, IIR filters, random signal analysis, correlation functions, DFT,
FFT, spectral analysis, and applications of signal processing to speech, image, etc.

2.0

Intended Learning Outcomes of the Course

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Demonstrate proficiency in the theoretical foundation of signals, spectra & signal processing.
Apply the concepts and principles of signals, spectra & signal processing.
Evaluate and identify the purpose, significance and varied applications signals, spectra & signal processing.
Apply the use of innovative techniques in dealing with more complex engineering problems.

3.0 Grading System

Lecture/Laboratory:
Quizzes
Class Standing
Major Exam
TOTAL

Prelims
40%
10%
50%
100%

Midterm
40%
10%
50%
100%

Finals
40%
10%
50%
100%

FINAL GRADE = 30% Prelim + 30% Midterm + 40% Final

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Issue No: 01

COURSE SYLLABUS

Revision No: 00

Effectivity Date: September 15, 2014

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Course Title:

SIGNALS, SPECTRA AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Course Code: ECE231

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Prerequisite:

Credit Unit: 3 units

MATH200,MATH311

Lecture Hour: 3

Laboratory Hour: 3

4.0 Course Program

Time Frame
(No. of Hours)

Topics

4 hours

4 hours

Teaching and Learning Activities

Assessment Tools

PRELIM PERIOD
Introduction to Signal
Processing
1.1 Signal Classification
1.2 Noise and Noise Levels
1.3 Signal Decompositions
II. Convolution
2.1 Definition and Theorem
2.2 Impulse Response
2.3 Input Side Algorithm
2.4 Output Side Algorithm

Problem Solving
1. Demonstrate proficiency in
the theoretical foundation of Board Work
signals, spectra & signal
Seatwork
processing.

Quizzes and Seatworks

Problem Solving
1. Apply the concepts and
principles of signals, spectra Board Work
& signal processing.
Seatwork

Quizzes and Seatworks

III. Properties of Convolution

3.1 Common Impulse Responses
3.2 Delta Function
3.3 Other properties of
Convolution

1. Apply the concepts and Problem Solving

principles of signals, spectra
Board Work
& signal processing.

I.

4 hours

Intended Learning Outcomes

Quizzes and Seatworks

Seatwork

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Course Title:

SIGNALS, SPECTRA AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Time Frame
(No. of Hours)

6 hours

6 hours

12 hours

Topics
IV.
4.1
4.2
4.3

MIDTERM PERIOD
Fourier Series
Sine-Cosine Form
Amplitude-Phase Form
Complex-Exponential Form

Intended Learning Outcomes

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Course Code: ECE231

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Prerequisite:

Credit Unit: 3 units

MATH200,MATH311

Lecture Hour: 3

Laboratory Hour: 3

Teaching and Learning Activities

Problem Solving
1. Evaluate and identify the
purpose, significance and Board Work
varied applications signals,
spectra & signal processing. Seatwork

Assessment Tools

Quizzes and Recitation

Problem Solving

V. Discrete Fourier Transform

5.1 DFT Notation
5.2 Inverse DFT
5.3 Loadlines

1. Apply the use of innovative

techniques in dealing with
more complex engineering
problems.

FINAL PERIOD
VI. Digital Signal Processing
6.1 Introduction to DSP
6.2Digital Filter Design
6.2 Sampling and Aliasing
6.3 Quantization
6.4 Encoding

1. Evaluate and identify the

purpose, significance and
Problem Solving
varied applications signals,
spectra & signal processing.
Board Work
2. Apply the use of innovative
techniques in dealing with
Seatwork
more complex engineering
problems.

Seatwork

Quizzes and Recitation

Problem Set

Quizzes and Recitation

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Course Title:

SIGNALS, SPECTRA AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Revision No: 00

Course Code: ECE231

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Prerequisite:

Credit Unit: 3 units

MATH200,MATH311

Lecture Hour: 3

Laboratory Hour: 3

Text book (If necessary)

Proakis, John; Manolakis, Dimitris. Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms and Applications. Latest Edition. Pearson Higher Education.
References

1. Smith, Steven W. Digital Signal Processing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientist. Newness, 2002
2. Boashash, Boualem. Time Frequency Signal AnSalysis and Processing: A Comprehensive Reference. Pergamon Press, 2003
3. Mitra, Sanjit K. Digital Signal Processing: A Computer-Based Approach, 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2001
4. Hayes, Monson, H. Schaums Outline of Digital Signal Processing. McGraw-Hill Trade, 1998
5. Hippenstiel, Ralph D. Detection Theory: Applications and Digital Signal Processing, 1st Edition. CRC Press, 2001
6. Suppappola, Antonia P. Applications in Time-Frequency Signal Processing, 1st Edition. CRC Press, 2002
7. Mathematical Methods and Algorithms for Signal Processing. Prentice Hall, 1999
8. Webster, John G. Electrical Measurement, Signal Processing, and Displays. CRC Press, 2003
Prepared by:
Date
Reviewed by:
Date
Approved by:

Date

Tirso L. Llantada, ECE

30 September 2014

30 September 2014

Michelle Caringuian, MIT

30 September 2014

Mary Jane Laranang, MCP, MIT

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