EO2402 Introduction to Linear Systems

A course in the rudiments of linear systems for naval officers in non-electrical engineering curricula. Principles of discrete and continuous-time systems. Topics include difference equations, discrete and continuous convolution, correlation, transfer functions, and system diagrams. Transform applications in communication and control systems.

Prerequisite

Ability to program in a higher level language

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

1

Course Learning Outcomes

• Signal types (analog vs. discrete, deterministic vs. random)
• Continuous-time Signals: signal types, properties, operations
• Energy and power signals, Signal to Noise (SNR)
• Discrete-time Signals, Sampling theorem, Digital frequency, aliasing
• Continuous-time Systems: Description
• & Analysis
• System Definition and Classification
• Linear Systems, Invertible Systems, Time-Invariant Systems
• Impulse Response and Convolution Integral and LTI Systems
• Convolution Properties
• Transfer Functions and Frequency Response
• Fourier Series (FS) Decomposition of a Periodic Signal and properties
• Evaluating Complex FS Coefficients Using MATLAB
• Numerical Computation of FS Coefficients using Matlab
• From the FS Decomposition to the Fourier Transform
• FT Properties and their use
• FT  Application to AM Modulation and Frequency Division Multiplexing