Welcome all to this module entitled DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING. The module aims to empower students with the skills of Analysis of Discrete-Time (DT) Signals, Linear Shift-Invariant (LSI) Discrete-Time (DT) Systems, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Digital Filter Design and Multirate and Adaptive Digital Signal Processing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1.1 - Understand time and frequency domains and the Fourier Transform ·
1.2 - Understand the Convolution and Sampling Theorems ·
1.3 - To know the principles in Digital Filters design
- To know the various Architectures of Processors
2. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
2.1 - Use the fundamental concepts of Discrete-time signals and systems , the Discrete and Fast Fourier transforms to operate on it,
- design the Digital filters both in FIR and IIR methods.
3. Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
3.1 - acquire the practical knowledge of designing digital filters suitable for the given specification, with the knowledge of Z transform, the fast Fourier transform, and convolution.
- develop a programme using Matlab.
4. General transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
4.1 - acquire the numerical knowledge in designing the Digital filters, with FFT
4.2 - can extend the same to a programming concept with the help of Matlab.
Facilitators' contacts
1. Names: Eng. Charles DUHUJAMAHORO
Title: Assistant Lecturer
Phone: 0726911377/0789431408
Email: gerigora@gmail.com
2. Names: Dr. Emmanuel UFITEYEZU
Title: Lecturer
Phone: 0782122418
Email: ufiteyezuem@yahoo.fr
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