Lesson Plan

(Applicable for all UG Departments)

(Adopted with modifications for MBA department as per VTU requirements)
Department of Electronics & communication Engineering

Semester: VI
Subject Name: Signals and Systems Subject Code: 15EC44
Hours / week: L-T-P 4-0-0 Total Hours: 4
Exam Marks / Credits 80/04 IA Marks: 20
Lesson Plan Author: Duration of Exam: 3 hours
Checked By: Date:

A. Course Prerequisites: Students should have the fundamental knowledge of

Description Course Name Code Semester
Basics of Fourier transform, Z-transform Mathematics-
Higher Secondary Level Mathematics Mathematics
C. Course learning objectives (CLOs):
CLO1 To understand the mathematical description of continuous and discrete time
signals and systems.
CLO2 To analyze the signal in time domain using convolution, difference/differential
equations.
CLO3 To classify the signals into different categories based on their properties.
CLO4 To analyze linear time invariant(LTI) systems in time and transform domains.
CLO5 To build basics for understanding of courses such as signal processing, control
system and communication.

D. Modes of content delivery:

The following are the various content delivery methods considered in the program:

M1: Lecture delivery with discussion (blackboard teaching)

M2: Tutorial (problem solving / discussions classes)
M3: Presentations (PPT)
M4: Experimental demonstration
M5: Remedial Classes ( Extra Classes)
M6: Animations video files

D. Course Syllabus:

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 Subject Code:15EC44 L-T-P: 4-0-0
Subject Name: Signals and Systems IA: 20
Teaching Hours: 50 Exam Marks: 80
MODULE 1
Introduction and Classification of signals: Definition of signal and systems,
communication and control systems as examples. Sampling of analog signals,
Continuous time and discrete time signal, Classification of signals as even, odd,
periodic and non-periodic, deterministic and non-deterministic, energy and power.
10
Elementary signals/Functions: exponential, sine, impulse, step and its properties,
hours
ramp, rectangular, triangular, signum, sync functions.
Operations on signals: Amplitude scaling, addition, multiplication, differentiation,
integration (Accumulator for DT), time scaling, time shifting and time folding.
Systems: Definition, Classification: linear and non-linear, time variant and invariant,
causal and non- causal, static and dynamic, stable and unstable, invertible.
MODULE 2
Time domain representation of LTI System: System modeling: Input-output relation,
definition of impulse response, convolution sum, convolution integral, computation 10
of convolution integral and convolution sum using graphical method for unit step to hours
unit step, unit step to exponential, exponential to exponential, unit step to
rectangular and rectangular to rectangular only. Properties of convolution.
MODULE 3
System interconnection, system properties in terms of impulse response, step
response in terms of impulse response. 10
Fourier Representation of Periodic Signals: Introduction to CTFS and DTFS, hours
definition, properties (No derivation) and basic problems (inverse Fourier series is
excluded).
MODULE 4
Fourier Representation of aperiodic Signals:
FT representation of aperiodic CT signals - FT, definition, FT of standard CT
signals, Properties and their significance. 10
FT representation of aperiodic discrete signals-DTFT, definition, DTFT of standard hours
discrete signals, Properties and their significance,
Impulse sampling and reconstruction: Sampling theorem (only statement) and
reconstruction of signals.
MODULE-5
Z-Transforms: Introduction, the Z-Transform, properties of the Region of 10
Convergence, Properties of the Z- transform, Inversion of the Z- Transform, hours
Transform analysis of LTI Systems.

Text Books
Simon Haykins and Barry Van Veen, Signals and Systems, 2nd Edition, 2008, Wiley India. ISBN
9971-51-239-4.

Reference Books

1. Michael Roberts, Fundamentals of Signals & Systems, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2010,
ISBN 978-0-07-070221-9.
2. Alan V Oppenheim, Alan S, Willsky and A Hamid Nawab, Signals and Systems Pearson
Education Asia / PHI, 2nd edition, 1997. Indian Reprint 2002.
3. H. P Hsu, R. Ranjan, Signals and Systems, Schams outlines, TMH, 2006.
4. B. P. Lathi, Linear Systems and Signals, Oxford University Press, 2005.
5. Ganesh Rao and Satish Tunga, Signals and Systems, Pearson/Sanguine Technical Publishers,
2004.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE): As per VTU norms

Question paper pattern:

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 Evaluation Scheme

IA Scheme
Assessment Weightage in
Marks
Internal Assessment Exam 1 15
Internal Assessment Exam 2 15
Improvement- Internal Assessment 15
Exam 3
Assignments 05
Total 20

Subject Unitization for IA Exams and Semester Examination

No. of Questions in
No. of
Teaching IA IA IA
Module Chapter Questions
Hours Exam Exam Exam
Exam
I II III
Introduction and
1 10 Two Two
Classification of signals Two
questi questi
Time domain representation questio Two
2 10 ons ons
of LTI System ns questions
from from
Fourier Representation of from from each
3 10 modul modul
Periodic Signals modul module.
e1& e3&
Fourier Representation of e5 Answer any
4 10 2. 4.
aperiodic Signals Answe one
Answ Answe
r any
5 er any r any
Z-Transforms 10 one
one one

The question paper will have ten questions.

Each full Question consisting of 16 marks
There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

E: Course Outcome (COs):

After studying this course, students will be able to:
CO1 .Classify signals and systems

CO2 Determine performance of a system in time-domain given impulse response

CO3 Determine frequency components of a given arbitrary periodic or aperiodic
discrete signal using Fourier methods.
CO4 Understand the properties of Fourier transforms and their use in sampling analog
signals.
CO5 Determine stability of a system using Z-Transform

F: Programme Outcomes addressed to the course(POs)

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G: Gaps in the syllabus to meet Industry requirement:

1.
2.

H: Topics Beyond syllabus / Advanced Topics:

1. Finding the application of fourier series and fourier transform in different branches of
engineering.
2. Importance of Partial Differential Equations in Engineering

I: Assessment Methodologies:

SNO Description Type

1 Student Assignment Direct
2 Internal Assessment test Direct
3 University Examination Direct
4 Student feedback Indirect

Topic Level Plan

Module No : 01
Topic Name : Introduction and Classification of signals
Duration: 10
Topic Level Objectives(TLOs) :
1. To solve the numerical on basic operations of signals, numerical on different types of signals,
numerical on system to determine the properties of the system.
2. To define signal, system, periodic and aperiodic signals, even and odd signals, causal and
non causal signals, properties of system.
3. To explain the classification of signals and systems.
4. To analyze the type of signal, the properties of the system.

Topic Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic, the students will be able to

1. Determine the properties of the system.
2. Perform basic operations on any signal.
3. Classify the signals based on their properties

Questions [Review Questions, Complicated questions and Challenging questions with Blooms
Levels]
1. Explain the classification of signals. [L01/ L02]

2. Give classification of systems. [L01/L02]

3. [L05]

4. [L03]

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 5.
[L05]

6. [L03]
7. [L04]
8.

[L04]

Module No : 02
Topic Name : Time domain representation of LTI System
Duration: 10
Topic Level Objectives(TLOs) :
1. To understand the concept of a solution to an initial value problem, and the guarantee
of its existence and uniqueness under specific conditions.
2. To analyze the properties of the continuous time and discrete time LTI system by solving
difference and differential equations.
3. To Solve difference and differential equations to determine transfer characteristics of the
LTI system.
4. To explain the role of convolution in the analysis of linear time invariant systems, and use
convolution to determine the response of linear systems to arbitrary inputs.
5. To Solve numerical on convolution sum and convolution integral to determine the response
of LTI system for arbitrary input.

Topic Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic, the students will be able to

1. Perform convolution integral and convolution sum and hence determine the response of
system.
2. Solve the differential and difference equation to find the response of the system with and
without considering initial conditions.
3. Solve numerical on convolution sum and convolution integral.

Questions
1.Find the convolution integral of x(t) and h(t), and sketch the convolved signal, x(t) =
(t-1){u(t-1)-u(t-3)}and h(t) = [u(t+1) 2u(t-2)].
[L05]

2.Determine the discrete-time convolution sum of the given sequences.

[L04]

3. The impulse response is given by h(t) = u(t). Determine the output of the system.

[L03]

1.By direct evaluation of convolution sum, determine the step response of a discrete system
whose unit impulse response is h(n). Sketch the response and hence verify whether the system is
stable and causal.
[L03]

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3. Determine the natural response and forced response of a system described by the relationship:
[L03]

4.Solve the difference equation,

y(n) 3y(n-1) 4y(n-2) = x(n) with x(n) = 4 u(n). Assume that the system is initially relaxed. [L02]
n

Module No : 03
Topic Name : Fourier Representation of Periodic Signals
Duration: 10

Topic Level Objectives(TLOs) :

1. To represent both continuous-time and discrete-time periodic signals as a Fourier series.
2. To solve numerical on Fourier series.

Topic Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic, the students will be able to

1. Represent both continuous-time and discrete-time periodic signals as a Fourier series.

2. Solve numerical on Fourier series.

Questions
1.Determine the DTFS co-efficient of [L03]

3.Explain the Direchlet conditions for the existence of Fourier series.

Topic Name : Fourier Representation of aperiodic Signals Module No : 04

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 Duration: 10

Topic Level Objectives(TLOs) :

1. To use the Fourier transform to analyze continuous-time signals and systems.
2. To able to compute the Fourier transform of a set of well-defined signals from first
principles, and further be able to use the properties of the Fourier transform to compute the
Fourier transform for a broader class of signals.

At the end of the topic, the students will be able to

1. Analyze aperiodic signals through Fourier Transform.

2. Solve numerical on Fourier transform.

Questions
4.Plot the phase and magnitude plot of [L03]

5.Find the DTFT of the sequence and determine phase and magnitude spectrum.

[L02]

Module No : 05
Topic Name : Z-Transforms
Duration: 10
Topic Level Objectives(TLOs) :
1.To Explain how and why discrete Fourier Transforms and z-Transforms are related.
2.To Derive ROCs for time-domain functions (tables), z-transform and ROC and find the
proper inverse z- Transform by partial fractions and tables
3.To Analyze the stability and causality of a system based on ROC, and relate this to the
corresponding impulse response
4.To Solve the problems to determine the properties of system using z-transform.
5. To Represent an LTI system by its transfer function

At the end of the topic, the students will be able to

1. Differentiate Z-transform and Fourier transform.

2. Determine the properties of the system by analyzing the ROC of corresponding Z-transform.
3. Determine the response of LTI system using Z-transform.
4. Solve numerical on Z-transform and its inverse.
Questions
1.
[L03]

2.

[L03]

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3. What is region of convergence of X(z), where X(z) is the Z- transform of x(n). State all the properties [L02/
of R.O.C. L01]

4.State and prove time reversal property. Find value theorem of Z-transform. [L01]
5.Find the Z-transform of the sequences

[L05]

6.
[L02/L03]

Activity Schedule

Activities Announcement Submission Evaluation HODs

Date Date Date Remarks
22/02/17 27/02/17 29/02/17
Assignment 08/03/17 13/02/17 15/02/17
12/04/17 17/04/17 19/02/17
Quiz 20/04/17 20/04/17 21/04/17
Course Seminar
Course Project
Subject Proficiency
Test/Skill Test
Note: Faculty shall conduct minimum of two of the five activities stated above

Course Articulation Matrix

Course Learning Activities that meet the outcomes Program Outcomes

Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k l

CLO-1
CLO-2
CLO-3
CLO-4
CLO-5
L: Low M: Medium H: High

Level of achievement of programme outcome

PO Description
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
as
fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation for the solution of complex engineering
problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex
b engineering problems reachingsubstantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
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 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design systemcomponents or processes that meet t h e specified needs with
c
appropriate consideration for public health and safety,and cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
d research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data, and synthesis of t h e information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
e modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of thelimitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
f knowledge to assess societal, health,safety,legal, and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of t h e professional
g engineering solutions in societal andenvironmental contexts, and demonstrate t h e
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
h
responsibilities and norms of the engineeringpractice
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
i
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering communityand with t h e society at large, such as, being able
j
tocomprehend and write effective reports and designdocumentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of t h e
k engineering and management principles and apply these to one s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manageprojects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
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independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Checklist:
Sl. HODs Remarks
Items
No.
1 Assignments
2 Quiz Questions
3 I.A. Q Paper /Evaln.
Schemes
4 Syllabus Copy
5 PPTs/OHP sheets
6 Lesson Plan
7 VTU Question Papers
8 Attendance book
10 GATE/PGCET Question
papers
11 Course Project
Definitions
12 Tutorials

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Remarks by HOD:

HODs Signature & name with date Principals Signature:

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