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2011-2012 University Catalog

ECE 320 - Signals and Systems II

Credits: 3 (NR)
Second of two-semester sequence providing mathematical background for many ECE courses taken in junior, senior years. Provides methods of representing and analyzing discrete-time signals and systems. Studies effects of converting from continuous-time to discrete time, and presents Z-transform as convenient analysis tool. Emphasizes powerful concept of frequency response of systems developed in first semester. Studies random signals in continuous and discrete time. Presents application examples from communications, circuits, control, and signal processing.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECE 220 and MATH 203. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both ECE 320 and BENG 320.

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