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Course syllabus - Signal Processing

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ELA215

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2025-12-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide the student basic knowledge and understanding of different stationary signals and how these can be processed to emphasize preferred characteristics.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  1. know different signal types and linear time-invariant (LTI) systems,
  2. know the theory behind Fourier-, Laplace-, Z-transforms (and its inverse), convolution and the sampling theorem,
  3. practically implement above theories in MATLAB for basic signal analysis,
  4. identify and apply appropriate signal processing technique to study continuous- and discrete-time signals and LTI-systems in the time and frequency domain and critically evaluate the obtained results and
  5. identify and apply appropriate LTI-system for filtering of different signals and critically evaluate their effect on the signal in both the time and frequency domain (both in continuous- and in discrete-time).

Course content

Continuous- and discrete-time signals, convolution, frequency analysis/synthesis, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, sampling, continuous- and discrete-time LTI systems, filtering, FIR- and IIR-filter, signal analysis in MATLAB.

Specific requirements

Programming 7.5 credits, Single Variable Calculus 7.5 credits, Measurement Technique 7.5 credits of which 2.5 credits must be approved when the course starts, and also Electrical Measurement Systems 7.5 credits of which 5 credits must be approved when the course starts.

Examination

TEN1, Written on-campus examination, 4.5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-4, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.
PRO1, Project, An assignment that is presented with a report and a demonstration of the project, 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with ELA207/ELA209 Signal Processing.