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ELEC9302: Signals and Systems
2026 unit information
This unit aims to teach some of the basic properties of many engineering signals and systems and the necessary mathematical tools that aid in this process. The particular emphasis is on the time and frequency domain modeling of linear time invariant systems. The concepts learnt in this unit will be heavily used in many units of study (in later years) in the areas of communication, control, power systems and signal processing. A basic knowledge of differentiation and integration, differential equations, and linear algebra is assumed.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ELEC5721 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Basic knowledge of differentiation and integration, differential equations, and linear algebra |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Analyse the behaviour of a linear, time invariant system using differential equation, frequency domain and convolution representations.
- LO2. Calculate basic properties of continuous time signals such as energy and power.
- LO3. Decompose a periodic signal into its harmonic components using the Fourier series.
- LO4. Derive basic properties of the Fourier and Laplace transforms.
- LO5. Compute the spectrum of a signal using the Fourier transform.
- LO6. Design linear filters using frequency response.
- LO7. Analyse the stability of an LTI system using the Laplace transform.
- LO8. Analyse amplitude modulated signals in the time and frequency domains.
- LO9. Construct models of LTI systems from time and frequency domain measurements.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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