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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Digital Signal Processing
Reference EN4504 Version 1
Created May 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved August 2023 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
None.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Apply digital signal processing principles to the solution of complex problems with awareness of wider context of engineering.
2 Apply signal processing to model complex problems.
3 Analyse complex problem to reach substantiated conclusions, involving evaluating digital signal processing principles, techniques, and systems.
4 Evaluate advanced signal processing technical literature and other source of information critically to solve complex problems.

Indicative Module Content
signal classification, Z-Transform, discrete signals and systems, discrete time and frequency, digital filters, FIR and IIR filters design, filter implementation, Discrete Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Adaptive filtering, Spectral analysis, Wavelet Transform, DSP implementation.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture-based module supplemented with tutorial sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 40
Non-Contact Hours 110 110
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: coursework of applying principle, analysing and modelling complex problems, and designing and evaluating signal processing techniques and systems through computer simulation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module has 1 assessment component and to gain a pass a minimum D grade must be achieved.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control (EN3500)
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 MULGREW, B., GRANT, P. and THOMPSON, J., 2003. Digital Signal Processing: Concepts & Applications. 2nd ed. Palgrave.
2 IFEACHOR, E.C. and JERVIS, B.W., 2001. 2nd ed. Digital Signal Processing. Prentice Hall.
3 STEVEN, S. The Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing. (Available FREE in electronic form at http://www.dspguide.com/).
4 Giron-Sierra, Jose Maria,2017. Digital signal processing with Matlab examples. Volume 2, Decomposition, recovery, data-based actions. 7 Ifeachor, Emmanuel C. and Jervis,


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