Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Electronics and Communication Engineering Department
1. Vision of ASTU
 ASTU aspires to be the first choice in Ethiopia and the premier center of excellence in applied science and
technology in Africa by 2030.
2. Mission of ASTU
M1: Produce ethical and internationally competent graduates in applied science and Technology through quality
education.
M2: Conduct problem-solving research.
M3: Provide demand driven community service.
M4: Serve as center for innovative knowledge and technology transfer for various industries.
3. Program Education Objectives (PEO)
What students able to do after graduation in 3-5 years.
PEO Statement
PEO-1 To provide graduates with a strong foundation in mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to
enable them to devise and deliver efficient solutions to challenging problems in Electronics
&Communications Engineering.
PEO-2 To produce ethically competent and technically qualified Electronics and Communication Engineers with
the potential to become leaders in Industries and Companies associated with Electronics and
Communication Engineering, and able to pursue research or have successful career in Academia.
PEO-3 To produce Electronics and Communication Engineers who are committed to sustainable development
of Electronics and Communication Systems Companies and Industries for the betterment of society and
nation.
PEO-4 To prepare graduates that can critically analyze existing literature in an area of specialization and
ethically develop innovative and research-oriented methodologies to solve the problems identified to
support the socio-economic development of the nation.

4. Mapping of PEO with Missions

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5. Program outcomes (PO):
What students should know, understand, perform and able to do up on the graduation.
PO-1: Engineering Understand about PO-7: Environment and
Knowledge Electronics circuits sustainability

PO-2: Problem PO-8: Ethics

Analysis
PO-3: PO-9: Individual and team
Design/Development of work
Solutions

PO-4: Investigation PO-10: Communication Students should work on

Industrial based
applications
PO-5: Usage of Modern Design of circuits PO-11: Project
tools with simulation Management and Finance
software’s

PO-6: Engineer and PO-12: Lifelong Learning

Society

6. Mapping of PO with PEO

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7. Course Syllabus
 Adama Science and Technology University
1 School: Electrical Eng. & Computing Department: Electronics & Communication Eng.
2 Course Category Major Mandatory
Course Name Signals and Systems Analysis
Course Code: ECEg2204
3 Synopsis: This course deals with the analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems.
Topics includes representations of linear time-invariant systems, representations of signals,
Laplace transform, transfer function, impulse response, step response, the convolution integral
and its interpretation, Fourier analysis for continuous time signals and systems and an
introduction to sampling.
4 Name(s) of Academic Tewodros Endale, Tadesse Haile, Eshetu Tesema, Kidist Yared, Aga Bayu, Amanuel Getachew,
Staff: Abinet Endale
5 Semester and Year Semester: II Year: 2
offered:
6 Credit Hour: 3

7 Prerequisite/ Co- Applied Mathematics III- Math2101

requisite: (if any)
8 Course Learning Outcome (CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CLO1 Recognize, sketch and manipulate basic signals commonly used in engineering applications
CLO2 Formulate and solve differential equations describing linear time invariant (LTI) systems,
including both transient and steady-state responses
CLO3 Explain mathematical foundations of frequency- domain and time domain analysis techniques
(Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform) applicable to continuous-time signals and
systems.
CLO4 Evaluate system property and limitation, fundamental problems in sampling

9 Mapping of the course Learning Outcomes to the program Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment:

Program Learning Outcomes (PO)

Teaching Assessment
Methods

Final Exam
Assignment

Mid Exam
PO10
PO11
PO12
PO1
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9

L T P O
Quiz
Test

CLO1 √ √ √ √ √ √
CLO2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
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CLO4 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and PO by ticking “ √ ” on the appropriate relevant box
10 Transferable Skills (if applicable)
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
1
11 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Total (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Independent
Course Content Outline CLO Guided Learning
Learning Learning
(F2F)
(NF2F) (NF2F)
L T P O
Chapter 1:
CLO1 √ √ √ √ 8hr
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to signals and system
1.2 Signal Representation
1.3 Classification Of Signals
1.4 Basic Signals
1.5 Basic signal operation
1.6 System representation
1.7 Classification of system
Chapter 2:
Time-Domain Analysis Of Continuous- CLO2 √ √ √ √ √ 24hr
Time Systems
2.1 System Response To Internal
Conditions: Zero Input Response
2.2 The Unit Impulse Response
2.3 System Response To External Response:
Zero-State Response
2.4 The Convolution Sum and Convolution
Integral
2.5 Interconnected System
2.6 Total System Response
2.7 Ordinary Linear Differential and
difference Equation
Chapter 3:
CLO3 √ √ √ √ 21hrs
The Fourier Series
3.1 Signal Approximation
3.2 Defining Equations Of Fourier Series
3.3 Symmetry Condition
3.4 Properties Of Fourier Series
3.5 Exponential Fourier Spectrum And
Concept Of Negative Frequency

Chapter 4:
CLO3 √ √ √ √ 21hr
The Fourier Transform
4.1Representation Of Aperiodic Signals:
4.2 The Fourier Transform For Periodic
Signals
 4.3 Properties Of The Fourier Transform
4.4 Inverse Fourier Transform
Chapter 5:
CLO4 √ √ 13hr
Sampling: Discrete Time Signals
5.1 Introduction To Sampling Theorem
5.2 Signal Reconstruction
5.3 The Effect Of Under Sampling
Chapter 6:
The Laplace Transform CLO3 √ √ √ 15hr

6.1 The Laplace Transform

6.2 The Region Of Convergence For
Laplace Transforms
6.3 Some Laplace Transform Pairs
6.4 Property Of Laplace Transform
6.5 Inverse Laplace Transform
Total 102hr
Assessment
Continuous Assessment Percentage F2F NF2F SLT
Total-60(%)
1 Quiz 7% √ 1hr
2 Test 8% √ 1.5hrs
3 Assignment 1 10% √ 5hrs
4 Mid exam 25% √ 2.5hrs
5 Assignment 2 10% √ 5hrs
Total 22hrs
Final Exam Percentage 40 (%) F2F NF2F SLT
Final Exam √ 3hrs
Grand Total SLT 120hrs
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO‟s numbering in item 9.
12 Special requirements and 1 Matlab Software
resources to deliver the course 2 Computer lab
(e.g. software, computer lab,
simulation room …etc.)
13 Text book and reference: 1 Oppenheim, Alan V., Willsky, Alan S. with Nawab, S. Hamid Signals &
Systems, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall 1997,
2 Lathi, B. P. Linear Systems and Signals, 2nd Edition, Oxford University
Press, 2005
3 M.J.Roberts, “Signals & Systems Analysis using Transform Methods &
MATLA B”, Tata, McGrawHill, 2007
4 Hwei Hsu, Signals and Systems, 2nd Edition, Schaum's Outline, McGrawHill
2005

8. Course Instructors
 S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Instr Tewodros Taddesse Eshetu Kidist Yared Aga Bayou Amanuel Abinet
ucto Endale Hailu Tessema Email: Email: Getachew Endale
r Email: Email: Email: kidist123yare bekeleagabay Email: Email:
and teddykolo210 tade1739 milkieshetu20 [email protected] [email protected] bultiamanue abinet12wess
cont [email protected] @gmail.c [email protected] m m [email protected] [email protected]
act m om m Phone: Phone: m m
addr Phone: Phone: Phone: +251920174 +2519303506 Phone: Phone:
ess +251935998 +2519100 +2519115928 905 30 +251912151 +2519105843
862 33082 15 Office(B606) 869 03
Office(B605) Office: Office: B504 Office(B605)
B504 R07 R16
Rem Course Coordinator:
ark Tewodros Endale

9. Course Calendar
Weeks Week dates T and L activities Assessment Types CLO Assessment
Wk1 May 16-20 Ch-1 Lect and tutorial
Wk2 May23-27 Ch-2 lect and tutorial Assignment 1 CLO 1,2
Wk4 May 30-June 3 Ch-2 lect and tutorial
Wk5 Jun 6- 10 Ch-3 lect and tutorial
Wk6 Jun13-17 Ch-3 lect and tutorial
Wk7 Jun20-24 Mid term CLO 1,2,3
Wk8 Jun27-jul1 Ch-4 lect and tutorial
Wk9 July 4-8 Ch-4 lect and tutorial Assignment 2 CLO 3
Wk10 July 11-15 Ch-5 lect and tutorial
Wk11 July 18-22 Ch-6 lect and tutorial
Wk12 July 25-31 Ch-6 lect and tutorial
Wk13 aug 1-aug 4 Summary and Discussion Aug 5 class end
Wk14 Aug 8-12 Final Exam CLO 1,2,3,4,

10. Pass Requirements

 Attempt all assessment
 Must achieve 40% and above in Final Exam
 80% Lecture attendance
11. Academic Integrity
12. Grading Policy
Raw Mark Corresponding
Corresponding fixed number Grade
interval (100%) Letter Grade
[90,100] A+ 4.0
[85,90) A 4.0
[80,85) A- 3.75
[75,80) B+ 3.5
[70,75) B 3.0
[65,70) B- 2.75
[60,65) C+ 2.5
[50,60) C 2.0
[45,50) C- 1.75
[40,45) D 1.0
[0,40) F 0