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151-0575-01L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-BSSE , D-HEST

Signals and Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Andrea Carron
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:35

Abstract

Signals arise in most engineering applications. They contain information about the behavior of physical systems. Systems respond to signals and produce other signals. In this course, we explore how signals can be represented and manipulated, and their effects on systems. We further explore how we can discover basic system properties by exciting a system with various types of signals.

Objective

Master the basics of signals and systems. Apply this knowledge to problems in the homework assignments and programming exercise.

Content

Discrete-time signals and systems. Fourier- and z-Transforms. Frequency domain characterization of signals and systems. System identification. Time series analysis. Filter design.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes available on course website.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
A single A4 sheet of paper (double sided; hand-written or computer typed)
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
A digital written examination will be carried out on ETH computers during the examination session, which covers all material taught during the course, i.e. the material presented during the lectures and corresponding problem sets, programming exercises, and recitations.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Signals and Systems No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Signals and Systems No time listed 2 h weekly

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