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ELEC-C5231 - Introduction to Signal Processing, Lecture, 24.2.2025-11.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course students

  • can explain basic terminology and concepts in digital signal processing (DSP)
  • can explain the functioning of basic building blocks of practical DSP systems and design simple systems using them
  • can explain basic concepts of Fourier or frequency-domain representation of signals
  • understand mathematical and practical aspects within design of digital filters
  • can use a computer language (such as Matlab or Python) for solving basic signal processing tasks
  • are able to identify real-world signal processing problems

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 11.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Filip Elvander, Filip Elvander

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Principles of digital filtering: difference equations and transfer functions; Design of FIR and IIR filters; Spatial filters; Applications of signal processing.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam, exercises, homework assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises, exams

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides and handouts. See course page.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V

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