Course Code Course name L T P C
Signal and Systems 3 0 0 3
Total Units to be Covered: Total Contact Hours:
Prerequisite(s): Syllabus version:
Course Objectives
1. To help the learners develop the ability to understand signal classification.
2. To enable students, analyse continuous and discrete time signals.
3. To give the students a perspective to appreciate the role of various mathematical
transforms.
4. To enable students, acquire understanding of linear time invariant system.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO 1 Understand different types of signals and systems.
CO 2 Analyse continuous and discrete time signals and systems through Fourier
transform
CO 3 Interpret continuous and discrete time signals and systems through Laplace
and Z-transform.
CO-PO Mapping
Program
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
Course
Outcomes
CO 1 3 3 2 2 1 - - - - - - 3 2 2
CO 2 3 3 2 2 1 - - - - - - 3 2 2
CO 3 3 3 2 2 1 - - - - - - 3 2 2
Average 3 3 2 2 1 - - - - - - 3 2 2
1 – Weakly Mapped (Low) 2 – Moderately Mapped (Medium)
3 – Strongly Mapped (High) “_” means there is no correlation
Syllabus
Unit I: 09 Lecture Hours
Definition and classification of signals: Continuous and Discrete Time Signals, Periodic & Non-
periodic Signal, Deterministic and Random Signals, Energy & Power Signals, Analog and
Digital Signals: sUnit step, Unit Ramp, Unit Impulse signal, Exponential signal, Sinusoidal
signal, Even & Odd signal, Classifications of Systems: Linear & Non-linear, Stable & Unstable.
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Static (Memory less) & Dynamic (Memory), Causal & Non-causal, Time invariant & Time
variant, Invertible and Non-Invertible Systems. Discrete Time systems: Adder, Constant
multiplier, Signal multiplier, Unit delay block, Unit advance block.
Unit II: 07 Lecture Hours
Continuous time Fourier transform: Fourier series representation of Periodic signals,
Representation of Fourier series in Exponential form, Frequency spectrum, Properties of
Continuous time Fourier series, Parseval’s theorem, Continuous Time Fourier Transform
(CTFT), Magnitude and Phase spectrum, Properties and Theorems of CTFT, Energy and
Power Spectral Density, Fourier transform of some common functions, convolution Integral,
Hilbert transform.
Unit III: 09 Lecture Hours
Discrete time Fourier transform: Fourier transform representation of aperiodic discrete time
signals, Periodicity of DTFT, Properties of DTFT, Fourier transform of periodic signals, Signal
transmission through LTI System, Ideal and Practical filters, Energy spectral Density, Power
Spectral Density, Sampling Theorem and Proof, Signal Reconstruction and Concept of
Aliasing Application of signal and system in communication.
Unit IV: 10 Lecture Hours
Linear time invariant continuous time system and analysis: Transfer function and Impulse
response, Block diagram representation and Reduction technique, Convolution integral, State
variable techniques, State equations for Electrical networks, State equations from transfer
functions. Properties of LTI systems. Analysis of first order and second order systems,
continuous-time system analysis using LT, system functions of CT systems, poles and zeros,
Frequency Response, First Order ad Second order continuous time system.
Unit V: 10 Lecture Hours
Laplace and Z Transform: Introduction to Laplace Transform, Region of Convergence,
Existence of Laplace Transform, Unilateral and Bilateral Laplace Transform, Relation between
Fourier and Laplace Transform, Laplace transform of commonly used signals, Properties of
Laplace Transform, Inversion of Unilateral and Bilateral Laplace Transform, Solution of
Differential Equations using Laplace Transform, Introduction to Z Transform, One sided, Two
Sided, Bilateral, Region of Convergence, Z Transform Properties and Theorems, Z Transform
of some common signals, Inverse Z Transform, Solution of difference equations using one-
sided Z Transform, s- to z-plane mapping, Analysis and Characterization of LTI System using
Laplace and Z Transform.
Textbooks
1. Oppenheim, A. V., Willsky, A. S., & Hamid, S. (1997). Signals and Systems, (2nd Edition).
Prentice-Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0138147570.
2. Lathi, B. P. (2009). Principles of Linear Systems. Oxford University Press, ISBN 13:
9780198062271.
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Reference Books
1. Kumar, A. (2013). Signals and Systems, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, ISBN 13: 9788122436273.
2. Hsu, H. P. Schaum's Outlines of Signals and Systems. (1995). McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0-07-
030641-9.
3. Roberts, M. J. (2008) Fundamentals of Signals and Systems, McGraw hill Edition, ISBN-
13: 978-0073309507.
Modes of Evaluation: Quiz/Assignment/ presentation/ extempore/ Written
Examination
Examination Scheme:
Components IA MID SEM End Sem Total
Weightage (%) 30 20 50 100
Detailed breakup of Internal Assessment
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