Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course Title: Signal and Systems Analysis
Course Number: ECEG-2141
ECTS Credit: 6
Module: Signals and Networks Analysis
Contact Hours(per week): 6
Course Objectives & Competences to
be Acquired
Course Outline
Contents
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Characterization, classification of signals
and systems
1.2 Elementary Signals
- The Unit Step Function
- The Unit-Ramp Function
- The Delta Function(the sampling &
Shifting property)
- Higher Order Delta Functions
CHAPTER 2
The Laplace Transform
2.1 Definition of the Laplace Transformation
2.2 Properties &Theorems of the Laplace
Transform
2.3 The Laplace Transform of common
Functions of Time
2.4 The Laplace Transform of common wave
Form
CHAPTER 3
The Inverse Laplace Transform
3.1 The Inverse Laplace Transform
Integral
3.2 Partial Fraction Expansion
3.3 Case where F(s) is Improper Rational
function
3.4 Basic Circuit analysis with LT
Pre-requisites: Applied mathematics III
Course status: Compulsory
Semester: V/5
Module Coordinator:
Lecturer: Rahel Berhanu
 Enable student to understand and apply the representation,
classification, characterization and analysis of signals and
systems in time and frequency domains
Chapter Objective Time Allotted
2 weeks
To introduce students about basic
Concept of Signals and Systems.
The Students should know about
elementary Signals and their inter-
relationship.
The Students will be able to apply 2 weeks
definitions of LP Transform.
The students should also know
about Properties &Theorems of the
Laplace Transform, and LP
Transform of Common functions
and Wave forms.
1 weeks
The student should be able to
identify, apply and find the Inverse
Transform of different functions.
Apply LT method for circuit
analysis.

CHAPTER 4
State Space Equation ,The Impulse Response
and Convolution:
4.1 Single and system of OLD equations
4.2 The Impulse Response in Time domain
4.3 Convolution
4.4 Graphical Evaluation of the Convolution
Integral
4.5 Circuit Analysis with Convolution Integral
CHAPTER 5
Fourier Series
5.1 Trigonometric Form of Fourier Series for
Common Waveforms and circuit analysis.
5.2 The Exponential Fourier Series
5.3 RMS values from Fourier Series
5.4 Average Power from Fourier Series
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CHAPTER 6
Fourier Transform:
6.1 Definition and Special Forms
6.2 Properties &Theorems of the Fourier
Transform
6.3 Fourier Transform Pairs of Common
Functions
6.5 Derivation of Fourier Transform from the
Laplace Transform
6.6 Fourier Transform of Common Wave Form
CHAPTER 7
Discrete –Time Systems and the Z Transform
7.1 Definition and Special Forms of the Z
Transform
7.2 Properties &Theorems of the Z Transform
7.3 The Z transform of Common Discrete –
Time Functions
7.4 Transformation between S-Domains and Z
-Domains
7.5 The Inverse Z transform
The students will be able to
evaluate OLD equations using state 3 weeks
variables method.
The student will be able to evaluate
the Convolution of Functions using
graphical and algebraic method.
The students will know the Impulse
Response in time Domain.
Enable the student to analyse
different Circuit using Convolution
Integral
2 weeks
The Students will be able to
Represent finite and infinite signals
using Fourier Series.
2 weeks
The Student will be able to apply
definitions of Fourier Transform
and able to derive the Fourier
Transform from Laplace Transform.
The students should also know
about Properties &Theorems of the
Fourier Transform, and the Fourier
Transform pair of Common
functions and Wave forms.
2 weeks
The Student will be able to apply
definitions of Z Transform and
Special Forms of the Z Transform
Identify Properties &Theorems of
the Z Transform, and the Z
Transform of Common functions.
To enable the Students to find the
Inverse Z Transform using different
Methods..
CHAPTER 8
Introduction to The Discrete Fourier Transform
8.1 Even and Odd Properties of the DFT
8.2 Common Properties and Theorems of DFT
8.3 The Sampling Theorem
 Nyquist rate
Teaching & Learning Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System
Attendance Requirements
Literature
1 week
The students should know about
Properties &Theorems of DFT, and
The Sampling Theorem, Nyquist
rate
Lecture supported by tutorial and assignments
Assignment , Quizes and Tests (50%);
Final Examination (50%)
75% lecture attendance
Textbook:
 Signals And Systems ,Third Edition by Steven
T.Karris
References:
 Advanced Engineering Mathematics, E. Kreyzig
 Signals and Linear Systems, R.A. Gabel &
Richard A. Roberts
 Signals and Linear Systems, Lathi