Introduction to Linear Systems

Course #EO2402

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

Overview

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.

Included in degrees & certificates

535

Prerequisites

Ability to program in a higher level language

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

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