autumn 2020
FYS-2006 Signal processing - 10 ECTS
Course content
The course outlines the fundamental importance of sinusoids, in the form of complex exponential functions, as building blocks of signals, and provides an introduction to frequency (spectrum) analysis. Sampling and aliasing is covered, and the processing of discrete signals using FIR and IIR filters both in the time (impulse response), frequency (system function) and Z-domain is explained. The continuous-time Fourier transform is introduced, with applications in amplitude modulation and sampling, leading to the definition of the discrete Fourier transforms (DFT and FFT). Exercises are emphasized. Practical signal processing using programming is also emphasized, hence basic programming skills are advantageous.Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The student can
- define the role of sinusoids in signals, e.g. for synthesizing music
- describe the process of sampling and discretization of signals
- define properties of different systems for processing signals
- explain the complementary properties of time and frequency analysis
- understand the Fourier transform of signals and its use
Skills - The student can
- determine the correct sampling frequency for signal discretization
- implement signal processing solutions in Python - process discrete signals using FIR and IIR systems
- design filters for noise removal
- analyze and design processing systems both in terms of time and frequency
- use the Fourier-transform of a signal for frequency analysis and processing
General competence - The student can
- appreciate the importance of signal processing in a society with signals everywhere
- work with signal processing for data analysis
- program scripts and functions in Python
Assessment
Portfolio assessment of up to three programming assignments, counting about 25 % and a final 4 hour written examination counting about 75 %. All components in the portfolio must be delivered and passed. One combined grade is given.
Assessment scale: Letter grades A-F. A is the highest grade and F is failed.
Re-sit examination (section 22): Students who have failed the last ordinary examination are offered a re-sit examination early in the following semester, provided that the course is compulsory in their study programme.
Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21): Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Postponed take-home examination is arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester. Postponed written examination is held early in the following semester.
See indicated sections in Regulations for examinations at the UiT The arctic university of Norway for more information.
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: FYS-2006
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for fysikk og teknologi
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