ELEC ENG 3033 - Signal Processing

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Discrete time (DT) signals; DT Linear Shift Invariant (LSI) systems; Fourier transforms; Fourier analysis for discrete time systems: DT Fourier series, DT Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform, spectral leakage, frequency resolution, non-parametric spectral estimation. Digital filtering principles; Digital filter design; Statistical signal processing fundamentals; Practical signal processing skills in MATLAB; Applications example of digital signal processing: digital radio techniques, image compression.

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Course Details

Course Code	ELEC ENG 3033
Course	Signal Processing
Coordinating Unit	School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Assumed Knowledge	ELEC ENG 2007, MATHS 2201, MATHS 2202
Assessment	Examinations, Quizzes, Homeworks and Practicals

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Brian Ng

Course Co-ordinator & lecturer: Dr. Brian Ng
Email: brian.ng@adelaide.edu.au
Office: Ingkarni Wardli 3.35
Phone: 8313 5054

Lecturer: Assoc.Prof. Mathias Baumert
Email: mathias.baumert@adelaide.edu.au
Office: Ingkarni Wardli 3.31
Phone: 8313 1616

Administrative Enquiries: Office of the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Room 3.26, Level 3, Ingkarni Wardli

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe mathematically the process of sampling and its limitations
2. cite Nyquist’s sampling theorem and discuss its practical consequences
3. use and manipulate representations of discrete-time signals in both the time and frequency domains
4. perform convolution of discrete-time signals and understand its role in describing discrete-time, linear shift-invariant (LSI) systems
5. compute and interpret the Fourier transform for discrete-time signals
6. compute and interpret the frequency responses of discrete-time LSI systems
7. use the z-transform to describe discrete-time signals
8. apply techniques in the z-transform domain to analyse, design and implement discrete-time LSI systems
9. describe the concept of digital filtering and construct several common structures which realise discrete-time filters
10. design and implement both finite and infinite impulse discrete-time filters when provided with a canonical set of specifications
11. define the discrete Fourier transform, discuss its limitations and relations to other Fourier techniques
12. outline the concept underpinning algorithms for performing Fast Fourier transforms (FFT)
13. describe the concept of windowing and its implications in the different application contexts of spectrum estimation and discrete-time filter design
14. explain the basic concepts of stochastic signals and processes and describe their characteristics using statistical measures
15. perform basic statistical spectrum analysis and apply them to the analysis of synthetic and real- world data in MATLAB
16. implement a range of elementary signal processing techniques in MATLAB for the analysis and/or design of discrete-time signals and systems
17. combine elementary signal processing blocks in MATLAB to implement a flexible, software- defined radio demodulator to operate on a set of real-world radio signals

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-17
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	10, 13, 15-17
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	5-6, 8-10, 13, 15-17
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	15-17
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	15-17
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	17
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	15-17

Learning Resources
Required Resources

Prandoni, Paolo and Vetterli, Martin, Signal Processing For Communications, EPFL Press, 2008. Free online version: http://www.sp4comm.org/download.html

Recommended Resources
Recommended textbooks:
- Oppenheim, Alan V. and Schafer, Ronald W. and Buck, John R., Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999, ISBN: 978-0-137-54920-7.
- Proakis, John G. and Manolakis, Dimitris G., Digital Signal Processing, 4th edition, Prentice- Hall International, 2006, ISBN: 978-0-131-87374-2.
- Bose, T., Digital Signal and Image Processing, Wiley 2004, ISBN: 978-0-471-32727-1.
- Mitra, Sanjit K., Digital Signal Processing: A Computer-Based Approach, 2nd edition with DSP Laboratory using MATLAB, McGraw-Hill, 2002, ISBN 9780071226073.
- Lathi, B. P., Linear Systems and Signals, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 2005, ISBN: 978-0-19-515833-5.
- Gilat, A., MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 2nd edition, Wiley 2004, ISBN: 978-0-471-69420-5.
Online Learning

This course uses MyUni exclusively for providing electronic resources, such as lecture notes, assignment papers, sample solutions, discussion boards, strongly recommended that the students make intensive use of these resources for this course.

Link to MyUni login page:

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course relies on lectures as the primary delivery mechanism for the material. Tutorials supplement the lectures by providing exercises and examples to enhance the understanding obtained through lectures. Practical work is used to provide hands-on experience for students to reinforce the theoretical concepts encountered in lectures. Continuous assessment activities provide the formative assessment opportunities for students to gauge their progress and understanding.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity		Contact hours	Workload hours
Project	1 team digital radio project	1	30
Lecture	26 lectures	26	52
Tutorials	6 tutorials	6	30
Tests	2 tests	2	10
Exam	1 exam	2	30
TOTALS		37	152

Learning Activities Summary

Activity	Sessions	Topic
Lectures	1-2	Introduction, Sampling
	3	Discrete-time (DT) signals
	4-6	DT linear shift invariant (LSI) systems
	7-10	z-transforms: analytical tool for the analysis of DT signals and systems
	11-14	Fourier analysis of DT signals and systems
	15-18	DT filters – concept, structures and design
	19-22	Spectral analysis of DT signals
	23-26	DT stochastic signals and systems
Tutorial	1	Sampling & DT signals
	2	DT LSI systems
	3	DT Fourier analysis
	4	z-transforms & DT filters
	5	Spectral analysis
	6	Stochastic signals & systems
Project	1	Digital radio

Specific Course Requirements

Students are required to have access to Matlab software. This is available at various facilities such as the CATS suite or the undergraduate computer labs of the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. It is the individual student’s responsibility to ensure his or her access to these facilities at appropriate times is available.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment activity	Type	Weighting	Due date	Learning outcomes addressed
Tutorials	Formative	10%	Even weeks	1-16
Tests	Summative	20%	Weeks 5, 11	1-14
Project	Formative	10%	Week 12	3-6, 9-13, 15-17
Exam	Summative	60%	End of semester	1-14

Assessment Related Requirements

The examination is a hurdle requirement. It is necessary to achieve at least 40% in the exam. If this is not achieved, the total course mark will be limited to a maximum of 49.

A hurdle requirement is defined by the University's as "...an assessment task mandating a minimum level of performance as a condition of passing the course.
If a student fails to meet a hurdle requirement (normally no less than 40%), and is assigned a total mark for the course in the range of 45-49, then the student is entitled to an offer of additional assessment of some type. The type of assessment is to be decided by the School Assessment Review Committee when determining final results. The student’s final total mark will be entered at no more than 49% and the offer of an additional assessment will be specified eg. US01. Once the additional assessment has been completed, this mark will be included in the calculation of the total mark for the course and the better of the two results will apply. Note however that the maximum final result for a course in which a student has sat an additional assessment will be a “50 Pass”.

If a student is unable to meet a hurdle requirement related to an assessment piece (may be throughout semester or at semester’s end) due to medical or compassionate circumstances beyond their control, then the student is entitled to an offer of replacement assessment of some type. An interim result of RP will be entered for the student, and the student will be notified of the offer of a replacement assessment. Once the replacement assessment has been completed, the result of that assessment will be included in the calculation of the total mark for the course.

Assessment Detail

Students are required to bring written attempts to selected problems for assessment at the fortnightly tutorial sessions. These formative assessments are based on the quality of attempts. The tutorials are worth 10% to the overall assessment.

There are two 45-minute closed book tests in the course. The tests will require students to submit short written responses to a set of questions under examination conditions. Each test will be worth 10% to the overall assessment.

The project is to be conducted throughout the semester using student-access computers such as those found in the CATS suites. Students will be organised in small teams to implement digital radio receivers in Matlab for a range of different modulation schemes. Each project team is required to submit a collaborative written report of their approach, the full set of source codes and the generated results. These deliverables will be assessed together and will be worth 10% of the overall assessment.

The exam will be a closed book examination in June. It will be worth 60% of the overall assessment.

Submission

All submissions to in term assessment activities are to be submitted electronically on MyUni by the specified time and date. No late submissions will be accepted. All in term assessments will have a two week turn-around time for provision of feedback to students.

Full details can be found at the School policies website:

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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