Signals and Systems
ETEN2000

Year 2, Sem 2 Core Enabling Knowledge and Skills Technical Competence Practical and ‘Hands-on’ Experience Integrated Engagement with Professional Practice

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Code ETEN2000
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes
Introduction From the music you stream to the way your phone connects to Wi-Fi, our world runs on signals, and this unit is designed to help you master the engineering principles behind this technology. We take a hands-on, progressive approach, starting with the core mathematical language of signals and systems before mastering powerful analytical "lenses" like the Fourier and Laplace transforms, tools that let you see the hidden frequencies inside any signal. You'll apply this theory directly in our interactive labs, using industry-standard software (MATLAB) to analyse signals and system properties. By the end of this unit, you'll be equipped with essential skills for advanced studies in communications, robotics, and data science, and you will understand the principles that make our digital world work.
Lecture 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 
Computer Laboratory 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly 
Tutorial 1 x 1 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 communicate an understanding of signals and systems by classifying their properties and performing basic signal operations, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 2 demonstrate ability to compute the response of a linear time-invariant system, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 3 demonstrate the use of transform technique (Fourier, Laplace) to analyse linear systems, GC1, GC3
  • 4 apply MATLAB knowledge to analyse and carry out signals and systems simulations, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 5 reflect on professional capability development using self and peer assessment, GC1, GC4, GC6

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 1 Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering
  • 2 Solve complex electrical and electronic engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles
  • 5 Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems

Assessment Breakdown

Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback

Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff.

Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.

  • Lecturing and tutorialing materials have been updated with significant changes compared to previous semesters with more illustrative diagrams to support students to follow the materials more easily. Learning outcomes have been clearly presented for each lecture.
  • Changed from online tests/exams to face-to-face tests/exams.
  • Update lecture schedules with detailed topics covered each week.
  • Update lab materials so students know the clear connection between the lab and the lectures. Typos and grammars in the lab manuals have also been fixed.