Signals and Systems - ELEC 360 | Dr. Mohammad Al Bataineh

📍 Class Sections

📌Section 01

Time: Tuesday/Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: F3-SAC Building 037

📌Section 02

Time: Monday/Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: F1-CENCOSCFA 2007

📖 Course Overview

Continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems: system properties, convolution sum and the convolution integral representation, system properties, LTI systems described by differential and difference equations. Fourier series: properties and applications, Fourier transform: properties and applications.

Prerequisite: MATH 2210 - Differential Equations & Engineering Applications

🎯 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of signals and systems: including signals' operation, classifications, operation and conditioning, systems properties, classifications, and modeling
Solve first and second order systems using system impulse responses and convolution, find the zero-input and zero-state responses
Derive the generalized Fourier Series (FS) expansion of a signal, sketch and interpret the Frequency Line Spectra of periodic signals
Find Fourier Transform (FT) and understand its properties, sketch and interpret the Frequency Spectra of signals
Apply Fourier transform techniques in applications of system analysis such as basic ideal filters and AM modulation
Use computing tools such as MATLAB to solve signal and systems analysis problems

📋 Course Topics

Week 1: Background Complex Numbers, Sinusoids, Sketching Signals, MATLAB Overview, Calculator Operations, Simple Plotting, Element-by-Element Operations
Weeks 2-5: Signals and Systems Size of a Signal, Some Useful Signal Operations, Classification of Signals, Some Useful Signal Models, Even and Odd Functions, Systems, Classification of Systems, System Model: Input-Output Description
Weeks 6-7: Time-Domain Analysis of Continuous-Time Systems Introduction, System Response to Internal Conditions, The Zero-Input Response, The Unit Impulse Response h(t), System Response to External Input: Zero-State Response and convolution integral, Classical Solution of Differential Equations
Weeks 8-10: Continuous-Time Signal Analysis: The Fourier Series Periodic Signal Representation by Trigonometric Fourier Series, Existence and Convergence of the Fourier Series, Exponential Fourier Series, LTIC System Response to Periodic Inputs
Weeks 11-14: Continuous-Time Signal Analysis: The Fourier Transform Aperiodic Signal Representation by Fourier Integral, Transforms of Some Useful Functions, Some Properties of the Fourier Transform, Signal Transmission Through LTIC Systems, Ideal and Practical Filters, Signal Energy, Application to Communications: Amplitude Modulation

📚 Required Textbook

📖 Main Reference

B. P. Lathi
Linear Systems and Signals
3rd Edition, 2018
Oxford Press

📊 Assessment & Grading

30% Homework & Quizzes

25% Midterm Exam

5% MATLAB Assignments

40% Final Exam

                ⚠️ Important Policies
                Attendance: Students who miss 15% of classes will be awarded an "FA" grade
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating result in serious penalties including dismissal from the university
Feedback: Regular feedback on progress will be provided to help improve performance

            

📚 Learning Resources

Instructional Materials: Textbook, lecture slides, handouts, MATLAB software, e-learning (Blackboard), Smart Board instructions.

📝Course Materials

All lecture slides, handwritten notes (iPad), and supplementary materials available on Blackboard at the start of the semester.

Access Blackboard (Section 01) Access Blackboard (Section 02)

Updated Weekly

🎥Video Lectures

Complete recorded lectures from MS Teams and YouTube channel for flexible learning and review.

Watch on YouTube (UAEU) Watch on YouTube (Yarmouk)

24/7 Access

💻MATLAB/Python Resources

Sample codes, hands-on tutorials, programming exercises, and MATLAB assignment materials to reinforce theoretical concepts.

MATLAB Tutorial Python Tutorial

5% of Grade

🎧Multi-Format Content

Podcasts, mental maps, and video overviews generated using NotebookLM for diverse learning styles.

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📐Interactive Visualizations

GeoGebra applications for visualizing complex functions, signal transformations, and system responses in 2D and 3D.

Try GeoGebra Interactive

📖Main Textbook

B. P. Lathi - Linear Systems and Signals, 3rd Edition, Oxford Press (2018)

Book Info Required

💬 Communication & Support

💬WhatsApp Group

Join the course WhatsApp group for instant communication, questions, and discussions available 24/7.

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👥MS Teams Class

Access recorded lectures, participate in discussions, and submit assignments through MS Teams.

Open Teams

⏰Office Hours

In-person and virtual office hours available for one-on-one support and clarification.

Book Appointment

🌟 Tips for Success

                📌 Recommended Study Strategy
                Before Class: Review the posted lecture slides to familiarize yourself with topics
During Class: Actively participate, take notes, and ask questions
After Class: Watch recorded lectures for review and practice problems
Weekly: Complete assignments early and participate in WhatsApp discussions
Hands-On: Practice with MATLAB/Python code examples regularly
Visual Learning: Use GeoGebra visualizations to understand abstract concepts
Diverse Formats: Listen to podcasts during commute or use mental maps for revision

            

📧 Contact Information

Dr. Mohammad Fayez Al Bataineh

Email: mffbataineh@uaeu.ac.ae

Office: F1-1175

Phone: +971-3-7135146

Office Hours

Days: Monday/Wednesday

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Office F1-1175

Also available via email appointment and WhatsApp group

🔗 Additional Support

♿Special Needs Services

Students with special needs should contact the Special Needs Services Center for accommodations.

Phone: +971-3-7134264
Email: disabilityservices@uaeu.ac.ae

📚Student Academic Success

Access academic support services including Independent Learning Centers, Tutorials, Writing & Speaking Centers.

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⚖️Academic Integrity

Review the UAEU Code of Academic Honesty for policies on plagiarism and academic misconduct.

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