Systems: Signals and Control

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Welcome to ELEC 3004/7312 -- Systems: Signals & Control!

Overview:

This course teaches the fundamentals of linear systems theory for continuous and discrete signal analysis and feedback control.
Additional information can be found on the Courses & Programs listing and in the Course Profile (Semester 1 - 2013)

Platypus _Beta:

An open, online assignment submission system supporting peer assessment that randomizes on a per-question, as compared to a per assignment, basis. (concept sketch) Some tips and principles for good peer feedback are give in "Introduction to Peer Review" (Tutorial Wk. 2).

Newsgroup & Class Forum: New!

The uq.itee.elec3004 newsgroup has been established as an open forum questions, news, and other matters.
Please see the ELEC3004 Newsgroup guide for tips & more. To make it easier to find threads, we kindly ask that posts use [subject line] [tags].

Note that: UQ only materials and course grades are on UQ e-Learning. (Please log-in for full course materials and details)

Assignments & Due Dates:

→ Solutions and Guides are provided on the Tutorial page

Problem Set 1 (20 %)
- Assignment Paper: Google Docs or PDF
- Due: 28/03/2013 23:59 (Please submit via Platypus)
- Solutions (Matlab code Q8)
Problem Set 2 (30 %)
- Assignment Paper: Google Docs or PDF
- Due: 24/05/2013 23:59
- Solutions and Rubric

Final Examination:

→ Practice Exam available (download here) | Review Material from 2012 ←

The final exam is managed by the UQ Central Examinations Office. It is scheduled from 9:00-12:00 noon on Saturday, June 15 and will be held in Bldg. 21 (UQ Union Complex) in the Innes and Heath rooms. The exam consists of three sections (Linear Systems, Signal Processing, and Digital Control) with short answers questions and problems. It comes with an equation sheet (see practice exam). Students are additionally permitted a doubled-sided A4 equation sheet of their own design. For format and style, see also the practice exam.

Schedule & Locations: (Download Calendar as ICS or PDF)

Lectures:
- Wednesday from 1:00--3:00 pm in Hawken -- Room T103 and
- Friday from 10:00--11:00 am in the Prentice -- Room 216
Tutorials: Odd Weeks (Starting on Week 3)
- Four parallel sessions -- Please come to your assigned one. Alternate attendance is at tutor discretion.
- Sessions are: (1) Monday 9:00--9:50, (2) Monday 12:00--12:50, (3) Tuesday 10:00--10:50, and (4) Thursday 3:00--3:50
- All in Hawken -- Room S202
Prac Sessions: Even Weeks (Starting Week 4)
- Four parallel sessions -- Please come to your assigned one on time. Alternate attendance is at tutor discretion.
- Sessions are: (1) Monday 4:00--5:50, (2) Thursday 11:00--12:50, (3) Thursday 4:00-5:50, and (4) Friday 4:00--5:50
- All in Hawken -- Room S202

References/Textbooks:

B. P. Lathi, Linear Systems and Signals, 2nd Edition, 2005
Call Number: TK5102.5.L298 2005
[BibTeX]

João Hespanha, Linear Systems Theory, 2009
Call Number: [UQ ebrary] and [UQ Ebook]
[BibTeX]

Contact Information:

Please e-mail us at: elec3004@itee.uq.edu.au
Unit Coordinator: Surya P. N. Singh -- GP South (Bldg. 78), Office 531 -- x58328

Please refer comments & questions to: elec3004@itee.uq.edu.au

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