assignment 107
ATTACHED FILE(S)
COURSE Project (25%)
2020-2021
Signals and Systems
EE-301 / CE-301
Semester: FALL 2020
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
II. Project Description …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
III. ABET Learning Outcome ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
IV. Project Management & Deliverables …………………………………………………………………… 6
V. Turnitin …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
VI. APA Style……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance …………………………………………………………. 7
VIII. Copyrights ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
IX. Project and team-based work…………………………………………………………………………….. 7
X. Marking Scheme ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
XI. Student Assessment Rubric ………………………………………………………………………………. 9
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I. Introduction
Projects for engineering students give an edge over the race of recruitment to work hard to ensure a
good career. In spite of employment practices in recent times, students are progressively taking up
projects to pad up their skill-set. Engineering projects help students to learn and acquire practical
knowledge. Despite of theory concept they acquire, various industries also need to know their capacity
to complete projects using their specific initiatives. Thus, we recommend students to realize
engineering projects in their four years of engineering and try to present as many white papers as
possible. Students who give importance to their course projects are expected to learn how to:
Work in teams including multidisciplinary teams
Build a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in the course work
Build a major design experience incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple
realistic constraints
Apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs
that meet the desired needs
In the design process, both creativity and criticism are essential. The followings are the seven steps that
students should consider while designing their projects:
Recognition of the need and identifying opportunities: Every project begins with recognition
that needs improvement. These needs may be obvious or hidden to be revealed by
investigation, surveys or research.
Definition of the design problem: It is a major task requires gathering information about the
problem.
Definition of the design criteria and constraints: While the problem is being defined, the design
criteria and constraints must be defined
a. Design criteria are performance standards to be met by the design
b. Design constraints are limitations placed on the designer, the final design or manufacturing
process. Examples of possible constraints include accessibility, aesthetics, codes,
constructability, cost, ergonomics, extensibility, functionality, interoperability, legal
considerations, maintainability, manufacturability, marketability, policy, regulations,
schedule, standards, sustainability, or usability.
c. Risk analysis
The design loop: design is a repetitive process of:
a. Synthesis (Brainstorming – Generating new ideas)
b. Analysis (Breaking ideas – find expected results)
c. Decision-making (Deciding the best alternative)
Optimization: Design team must ask themselves if it is the optimum design. Optimum is the
best design that can be achieved at reasonable cost. The proposed design is judged against the
design criteria
Evaluation: Design team should hold a design review to approve drawings and specifications
before they are released. If an optimum design cannot be achieved, the design team might
revise the problem definition, the design criteria or the constraints in order to achieve the
optimal solution or prototype.
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II. Project Description
The project considers different signal processing techniques to analyze signals in both time and
frequency domains. The tasks are divided into two parts (two deliverables). In the first part, students
will analyze and study the Fourier series and inverse Fourier series for a given periodic signal in MATLAB.
In the second part, students will analyze a real –world problem (communication system) in both time
and frequency domains.
Part A:
In this part a numerical analysis tool (Scilab/MATLAB/Octave) will be considered to help students to
analyze well defined signals and obtain their Fourier series. Consider a LTI system where the input signal
x(t) is periodic signal as shown below with T=10 ms and T1=1 ms, perform the following tasks:
1. Write a MATLAB code to compute and plot the Fourier series coefficients ak of x(t).
2. Consider an ideal low-pass filter h(t), plot the output signal yn(t) for the cases (n=5, 10, 20, 30
and 50) in a single figure and comment on the obtained results, where
??(?) = ∑ ?? ?
?????
?
?=−?
3. What is the minimum acceptable bandwidth of the filter, if it is required to obtain the Mean
Square Error (MSE<0.01) between the original signal, x(t), and the filtered signals yn(t)?
Comment and Justify?
??? =
1
?
[∫ (?(?) − ??(?)))
2
?
0
]< 0.01
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Part B:
Consider the following communication system where the input signal x(t) is multiplied by a sinusoidal
signal to form the signal y(t) at the transmitter side. Assuming noise-free channel, the received signal
at the receiver is y(t). The signal y(t) is multiplied by a sinusoidal signal again and is passed through a
filter to obtain the final output signal z(t). Given the frequency domain signal X(w) as shown in the figure
with wm=1000 rad/sec, wc=8000 rad/sec, and A=4, answer the following questions:
1. Find and plot Y(w) as a function of X(w).
2. Find and plot R(w) as a function of X(w).
3. Write a MATLAB code to find and plot x(t).
4. Write a MATLAB code to find and plot y(t).
5. Write a MATLAB code to find and plot z(t).
6. Design the low-pass filter, i.e., wo such that z(t)=x(t). Justify your choice of wo
III. ABET Learning Outcome
The aim of this project is to:
a. Solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering and
mathematics (Time and frequency domain analysis using Fourier series and
its inverse) [1].
b. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge (Numerical analysis for signals
and systems using MATLAB) [7].
c. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specifications
(Design low-pass filter to meet prior bandwidth and power constraints) [2].
d. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (oral
presentation) [3].
e. Ability to function effectively on a team to accomplish goals and tasks [5].
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IV. Project Management & Deliverables
This project has the following deliverables.
Deliverable 1: Fourier Series Analysis using MATLAB (10%)
(Due date is Week-13, Monday 18/01/2021):
Students are required to submit a report including, MATLAB code, figures and discussions for Part A.
Electronic soft copy (Moodle) of the report should be submitted. The report should include:
Problem definition
Analysis and simulation including MATLAB code and figures
Discussion of results
Conclusion
Deliverable 2: Communication System Analysis - Report and Presentation (15%)
(Due date is Week-14, Monday, 25/01/2021):
Students are required to submit a report including, MATLAB code, figures and discussions for Part B.
Electronic soft copy (Moodle) of the report should be submitted. The report should include:
Problem definition
A discussion of system architecture
Analysis and simulation including MATLAB code and figures
Discussion of results
Conclusion
V. Turnitin
Turnitin is a web-based solution that lets AUM faculty and AUM students check written work for
improper citation or misappropriated content. You may be assigned a username and a password to be
able to upload your assignments online, when and if requested. If you face any technical problem,
please contact IT at AUM.
VI. APA Style
AUM adopts the APA writing style for all its academic programs. AUM students need to use this style
for their assignments. The following web site is of value for students:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Students are also encouraged to visit the AUM
Writing Lab to receive help and guidance on all APA-related questions.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance
One of the signs that the course material has been properly understood is honesty when accomplishing
the assignments. Lack of academic integrity (e.g. plagiarism, copying another person’s work, the use of
unauthorized aids on examinations, cheating, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others) will
not be tolerated. Therefore, if students include ideas, sentences, or other material that are not theirs
in their work, they must properly quote the source(s). Students are encouraged to consult with the
instructor if they have any questions on the issues of academic integrity or technical formatting of the
references.
Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right to ask
the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, repeating the work, oral
examination or discussion, alternative or similar on spot class assignment, pop quiz, or any other action
deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply
the academic misconduct rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook which may include awarding
the work a zero grade.
Students are expected and encouraged to be honest and to maintain the highest standards of academic
integrity in their academic work and assignments at the University. Any act of Academic Dishonesty
may result in severe consequences for violations range from zero grades given for the assignments,
failing the course, and suspension from the University. Students will refrain from any academic
dishonesty or misconduct including, but not limited to:
Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the
right to ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to,
oral examination or discussion, or any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to
prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply the academic misconduct
rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook
A zero grade will be given to all students that share exactly the same results: You will also be
held responsible if someone else copies your work - unless you can demonstrate that you have
taken reasonable precautions against copying.
Any violation of the AUM standards will be taken as a violation to AUM policy and can lead to
penalties. If you wonder whether a course of action violates this policy, simply ask in advance
and please refer to the undergraduate AUM Student Handbook.
For a detailed description of academic misconduct, please refer to the AUM Student Handbook.
VIII. Copyrights
Students are expected to adhere to copyright practices, refer to the undergraduate AUM Student
Handbook.
IX. Project and team-based work
The Project component of the course, if exist, is essential to passing this course. The project shows
competency in understanding and applying the course objectives and achieving the learning outcomes.
The project should allow the student to investigate, apply, research, and practice real-life business
situations. It is expected that each student to fully and actively participate in the project as an effective
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team member.A project document will be distributed later in the semester with details about the
project.
For all group related work, the entire team is responsible for the team outcome and the deliverables,
except for the specific parts of the project that may be graded individually depending on the project’s
requirement and as communicated in the project document.
X. Marking Scheme
The project is worth 25% of the total grade of your course. The grade will be based on every group’s
work, code, etc. The student will be evaluated based on the below grading scheme:
Fourier Series Analysis and MATLAB Simulation (10%):
Introduction
Problem definition
(10%)
Numerical Analysis and
Simulation (50%)
MSE Analysis
(20%)
Formatting and language used
(20%)
Problem Definition
(5%)
Structure of the
Report (5%)
MATLAB code and figures
(25%)
Signal reconstruction (25%)
Bandwidth
Design (20%)
Grammatical and sentence structural
mistakes (10%)
Formatting: Cover page, group members’
names, consistent fonts (i.e. no copy-
pasting from the net) (10%)
Communication System Analysis - Simulation (10%):
Real-world problem analysis and simulation
a. Analysis in frequency domain(30%)
b. Analysis in time domain (20%)
c. MATLAB Code simulations (20%)
d. Filter is designed correctly giving detailed justifications (10%)
e. Figures are correct and explained in details (20%)
Presentation (5%):
Knowledge
and Content
(15%)
Technical
methods
(10%)
Results
(figures,
graphs, etc.)
(10%)
Contribution
of work
(15%)
Knowledge of
subject (30%)
Presentation
Skills (20%)
Material
sufficient and
clear
Sufficient for
understanding
and
exceptionally
presented
All figures clear
with the same
format and
exceptionally
explained
Significance
exceptionally
well explained
Demonstrated
full knowledge;
answered all
questions with
elaboration
Excellent
language skills,
gestures, etc.
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XI. Student Assessment Rubric
Deliverables
Bare pass mark
(60%-69%)
C classification
(70%-79%)
B classification
(80%-87%)
A classification
(>87%)
Analysis and
MATLAB Code
Weighting 10%
The report is succinct and
to the point. The maximum
size of the report is met.
The report includes only
brief analysis.
Brief conclusion and
discussion.
The writing of the report
includes some mistakes.
The report gives clear
details on all of the
components of
application.
The report includes some
analysis.
The
conclusion/discussion on
the application partially
relevant.
The writing of the report
does not include
mistakes.
The report gives clear
details on all of the
components of
application.
The report includes
detailed analysis.
The
conclusion/discussions on
the application are
relevant.
The writing of the report
does not include mistakes.
The report gives clear details on
all of the components of
application.
The report includes detailed
analysis.
The conclusion/discussions on
the application are relevant.
The report is well structured and
it does not include mistakes.
MATLAB analysis
for real-world
problem
Weighting 10%
The report is succinct and
to the point. The maximum
size of the report is met.
The report includes only
brief analysis.
Brief conclusion and
discussion.
The writing of the report
includes some mistakes.
The report gives clear
details on all of the
components of
application.
The report includes some
analysis.
The
conclusion/discussion on
the application partially
relevant.
The writing of the report
does not include
mistakes.
The report gives clear
details on all of the
components of
application.
The report includes
detailed analysis.
The
conclusion/discussions on
the application are
relevant.
The writing of the report
does not include mistakes.
The report gives clear details on
all of the components of
application.
The report includes detailed
analysis.
The conclusion/discussions on
the application are relevant.
The report is well structured and
it does not include mistakes.
Presentation,
and questions
Weighting 10%
The presentation covered
most of the topics in the
final report.
The team Spoke clearly
and made only few
mistakes.
Only few questions are
answered.
The presentation covered
all of the topics in the
final report.
Information is presented
in logical order.
Some questioned are
answered.
The presentation covered
all of the topics in the final
report.
Information is presented
in logical order.
All of the questions are
answered.
The presentation covered all of
the topics in the final report.
Information is presented in
logical order.
The analysis are clearly discussed
and the implemented method is
All of the questions are
answered.
