ECE 103: Signals and Systems
Zouheir Rezki
Spring 2021
COURSE INFORMATION
Course covers the following topics: characterization and analysis of continuous-time signals and linear systems, time domain analysis using convolution, frequency domain analysis using the Fourier series and the Fourier transform, the Laplace transform, transfer functions and block diagrams, continuous-time filters, sampling of continuous time signals, examples of applications to communications and control systems.
COURSE SCHEDULE
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Week |
Reading and Activities |
Deliverables |
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One |
Chap. 1: Signals |
HW1 |
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Two |
Chap. 2: Linear Time-Invariant Systems |
HW2 |
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Three |
Chap.3: Laplace Transform |
HW3 |
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Four |
Chap. 4: Applications of the Laplace Transform |
HW4 |
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Mid-Term Exam: 4/27/2021 |
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Five |
Chap. 5: Fourier Analysis Techniques |
HW5 |
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Six |
Chap. 6: Applications of the Fourier Transform |
HW6 |
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Seven |
Chap. 7: Discrete-Time Signals and Systems |
HW7 |
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Eight |
Chap. 8: Applications of Discrete-Time Signals and Systems |
HW8 |
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Nine |
Chap. 9: Filter Design, Multirate, and Correlation |
HW9 |
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Ten |
Chap. 10: Review |
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Final Exam: 6/7/2021 |
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INSTRUCTOR AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
Instructor: Zouheir Rezki
Office Location: E2-245A
Contact: zrezki@ucsc.edu
Zouheir Reiki’s research covers a wide range of topics in wireless communications and networking including security and privacy of data networks, applying machine-learning techniques to design and optimize modern communication systems, information theory, optical communication, and application of communication as an enabling technology for smart grids.
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Course Name |
Days/Times |
Location |
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ECE 103: Signals and Systems |
Tu/Th: 8:00 – 9:35 am |
on Zoom |
Teaching Assistants:
Sam Teymoori steymoor@ucsc.edu
Xinyi Wu xwu90@ucsc.edu
Nathan Wu naawu@ucsc.edu
Iman Nodozi inodozi@ucsc.edu
Reader:
Abdulaziz Alatawi alatawi@usc.edu (approval in progress)
Tutor (Individual):
Joseph Kneeland jbkneela@ucsc.edu
Tutor (Group)
Juan Tejeda jtejedam@ucsc.edu
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
● Classify signals.
● Learn convolution in system analysis.
● Learn to use Laplace transforms.
● Learn to use Fourier transforms and Fourier series.
● Learn principles of filter designs.
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES
ECE 101 and ECE 101L; and AM 20 or MATH 24.
REQUIRED MATERIALS, TEXTBOOKS AND TECHNOLOGY
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS: Theory and Applications by Fawwaz T. Ulaby and Andrew E. Yagle
Book companion website: https://ss2.eecs.umich.edu
COMMUNICATION
My office hours are Tu/Th 10:00 -11:00 am. I am also available via email or/and can meet via zoom upon request.
ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENT
● Homework: 30%
● 1 in-class mid-term: 35%
● 1 in-class exam: 35%
● TOTAL: 100%
GRADING POLICY
Assignments are due one week after they are first assigned. Exceptions to this policy will be made on a case by case basis.
INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK
I will provide direct comments and feedback on your assignments. Please click here to learn how to access my comments in Canvas. For major assignments, I will include a grading rubric that will be available to you prior to submitting your work. Please click here to learn how to access grading rubrics for assignments.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
At the end of the quarter, you will be asked to complete a Student Experience of Teaching survey for this course. SETs provide an opportunity for you to give valuable feedback on your learning that is honest and constructive. This anonymous feedback will help me consider modifications to the course that will help future students learn more effectively.
FINAL EXAM DATE AND TIME
Mid-Term Exam: 4/27/2021
Final Exam: 6/7/2021.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
All members of the UCSC community benefit from an environment of trust, honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility. You are expected to present your own work and acknowledge the work of others in order to preserve the integrity of scholarship.
Academic integrity includes:
● Following exam rules
● Using only permitted materials during an exam
● Viewing exam materials only when permitted by your instructor
● Keeping what you know about an exam to yourself
● Incorporating proper citation of all sources of information
● Submitting your own original work
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
● Disclosing exam content during or after you have taken an exam
● Accessing exam materials without permission
● Copying/purchasing any material from another student, or from another source, that is submitted for grading as your own
● Plagiarism, including use of Internet material without proper citation
● Using cell phones or other electronics to obtain outside information during an exam without explicit permission from the instructor
● Submitting your own work in one class that was completed for another class (self-plagiarism) without prior permission from the instructor.
● Violations of the Academic Integrity policy can result in dismissal from the university and a permanent notation on a student’s transcript. For the full policy and disciplinary procedures on academic dishonesty, students and instructors should refer to the Academic Misconduct page at the Division of Undergraduate Education.
ACCESSIBILITY
UC Santa Cruz is committed to creating an academic environment that supports its diverse student body. If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations to achieve equal access in this course, please submit your Accommodation Authorization Letter from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to me privately during my office hours or by email, preferably within the first two weeks of the quarter. At this time, I would like us to discuss ways we can ensure your full participation in the course. I encourage all students who may benefit from learning more about DRC services to contact the DRC by phone at 831-459-2089 or by email at drc@ucsc.edu.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
UC Santa Cruz welcomes a diversity of religious beliefs and practices, recognizing the contributions differing experiences and viewpoints can bring to the community. There may be times when an academic requirement conflicts with religious observances and practices. If that happens, students may request the reasonable accommodation for religious practices. The instructor will review the situation in an effort to provide a reasonable accommodation without penalty. You should first discuss the conflict and your requested accommodation with your instructor early in the term. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students office.
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
The University of California, Santa Cruz expressly prohibits students from engaging in conduct constituting unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bias... More here. I am committed to providing an atmosphere for learning that respects diversity and supports inclusivity. We need to work together to build this community of learning. I ask all members of this class to:
● be open to and interested in the views of others
● consider the possibility that your views may change over the course of the term
● be aware that this course asks you to reconsider some “common sense” notions you may hold
● honor the unique life experiences of your colleagues
● appreciate the opportunity that we have to learn from each other
● listen to each other’s opinions and communicate in a respectful manner
● keep confidential discussions that the community has of a personal (or professional) nature
● ground your comments in the texts we are studying. Refer frequently to the texts and make them the focus of your questions, comments, and arguments. This is the single most effective way to ensure respectful discussion and to create a space where we are all learning together.
TITLE IX/CARE ADVISORY
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Please be aware that if you tell me about a situation involving Title IX misconduct, I am required to share this information with the Title IX Coordinator. This reporting responsibility also applies to course TAs and tutors (as well to all UCSC employees who are not designated as “confidential” employees, which is a special designation granted to counselors and CARE advocates). Although I have to make that notification, you will control how your case will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint. The goal is to make sure that you are aware of the range of options available to you and that you have access to the resources you need.
Confidential resources are available through CARE. Confidentiality means CARE advocates will not share any information with Title IX, the police, parents, or anyone else without explicit permission. CARE advocates are trained to support you in understanding your rights and options, accessing health and counseling services, providing academic and housing accommodations, helping with legal protective orders, and more. You can contact CARE at (831) 502-2273 or care@ucsc.edu.
In addition to CARE, these resources are available to you:
● If you need help figuring out what resources you or someone else might need, visit the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response (SAFE) website, which provides information and resources for different situations.
● Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) can provide confidential counseling support. Call them at (831) 459-2628.
● You can also report gender discrimination and sexual harassment and violence directly to the University’s Title IX Office, by calling (831) 459-2462 or by using their online reporting tool.
● Reports to law enforcement can be made to the UC Police Department, (831) 459-2231 ext. 1.
● For emergencies, call 911.
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
In our in-class and online discussions and dialogues, we will have the opportunity to explore challenging, high-stakes issues and increase our understanding of different perspectives. Our conversations may not always be easy. We sometimes will make mistakes in our speaking and our listening. Sometimes we will need patience or courage or imagination or any number of qualities in combination to engage our texts, our classmates, and our own ideas and experiences. We will always need respect for others. Thus, an important aim of our classroom interactions will be for us to increase our facility with difficult conversations that arise inside issues of social justice, politics, economics, morality, religion, and other issues where reasonable people often hold diverse perspectives. This effort will ultimately deepen our understanding and allow us to make the most of being in a community with people of many backgrounds, experiences, and positions.
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