Course Title:	EE 171: Signals and Systems
Class Information:	Fall 2002 Class time: 1230-1345 T, H Location: Votey 361 Recitation/Lab time: M (Tentative) 1010-1100 Location: Kalkin 004
Instructor Information:	Dr. Jeff Frolik 357 Votey Phone: (802) 656-0732 jfrolik@emba.uvm.edu http://www.emba.uvm.edu/~jfrolik/
Office Hours:	1400-1630 T TH email for appointment otherwise
Prerequisite:	MATH 121: Calculus III
Course Description:	Fundamentals of discrete and continuous signals and systems analysis. Input/output descriptions. Solutions to difference equations. Convolution, Fourier Analysis, Laplace transforms, and z-transforms. Application to design problems in signal processing, controls, and communications. Four hours.
Text:	A. Oppenheim & A. Willsky, Signals and Systems, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997.

Grading:

Exam I: 15% Exam II: 20% Exam III: 25% Quizzes (10 best): 15% Labs: 15% Homework Portfolio: 10%

Grade Scale:

A [90, 100] B [80, 90) C [70, 80) D [60, 70) F [0, 60)

Topics and Tentative Schedule:	Introduction to Signals and Systems (CH 1 & Instructor notes - 3 classes) Linear Time-Invariant Systems (CH 2 - 4 classes) Fourier Series (CH 3 - 7 classes) Fourier Transform (CH 4 - 4 classes) Discrete-Time Fourier Transform (CH 5 - 4 classes ) Time/Frequency Characterization (CH 6 - 1 classes) Sampling Theorem (CH 7 - 2 classes) Laplace and Z-transform (CH 9 & 10 - 2 classes)
General:	The instructor posts all assignments, solutions, and additional material at the WebCT site for this class. This can be found at: http://webct.uvm.edu The Tuesday and Thursday classes will be used to cover the material noted above. The recitation session will be used to address questions over the homework assignments and to discuss complementary material that will be needed to complete the lab assignments. Five lab assignments (utilizing MATLAB) will be completed during the course. Homework problems will either be assigned from the text or provided by the instructor. Homework will not be graded and the solutions will be available on WebCT before the quizzes and exams covering the related material. Students are expected to keep their homework in a binder which will be collected four times during the semester to ensure the students are working the problems and noting and correcting their mistakes. Once a week (Tuesdays) there will be a short quiz covering the previous week's materials. Students are encourage to work the homework in preparation for these quizzes. Expect exams to be given around the beginning of October and November. At least one weeks notice will be given. The last exam will be given during finals week. All exams will have a comprehensive component. One sheet of notes (two-sided) may be used on all quizzes and exams. Throughout the semester, the instructor will give students feedback on how they are progressing the course.
Calculators:	There is no restriction on the type of calculator one may use. Note, however, that the instructor will emphasize concepts and techniques on the exams. Therefore, just having the correct answer will not guarantee you full credit if no work has been shown. Calculators may not be allowed on some exams.
Attendance:	Class attendance will not be checked; however, attendance is expected and students will be responsible for all assignments and materials covered in class. Note that the material covered in the recitation section comprises a significant portion course grade (labs + homework) and should thus not be consider optional.
Plagiarism:	Any students found giving and/or receiving assistance on Exams or Quizzes will receive a failing grade for the course. Working together on take home assignments employing the honor code IS considered plagiarism. Note however, students are encouraged to work in groups on the homeworks and in studying the material.
ADA:	Students with a disability requiring accommodations should contact the instructor at their earliest convenience.