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2011-2012 University Catalog

ECE 220 - Signals and Systems I

Credits: 3 (NR)
First of two-semester sequence of courses providing mathematical background for many ECE courses taken in junior and senior years. Introduces methods of representing continuous time signals and systems, and interaction between signals and systems. Covers analysis of signals and systems via differential equations and transform methods; Laplace and Fourier transforms as convenient analysis tools; frequency response of systems; and stability of systems in time and frequency domains. Presents application examples from communications, circuits, control, and signal processing.

Prerequisite(s): C or better in ECE 201 or equivalent. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Corequisite(s): MATH 203, 214

Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both ECE 220 and BENG 220.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer