Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry Of Higher Education
Majmaah University
Deanship of Quality assurance
and Human Development
Course Specification
)Summary)
1432/1433
Course Specification
1
Institution: Majmaah University
College/Department: College of Engineering/Electrical Engineering Department
A- Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Digital Signal Processing, 324 EE
2. Credit hours: 3
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Prof. Tarek Ibrahim Haweel
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 8
6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None
7. Location if not on main campus: Main campus
B- Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.

Understanding the main features of digital signal processing.

Ability to design Finite Impulse Response (FIR) systems.

Ability to design Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) systems.

Processing discrete systems both in time and frequency domains.
C- Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
Convolution
Correlation
Linear Time Invariant (LTI) difference equations
Z-transform
Stability
Design of Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters
Design of Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters
Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT)
Applications
2
No of Weeks
Contact hours
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
6
6
6
2. Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture: 45
Tutorial: 15
Laboratory: 30
Practical/Field
work/Internship
Other:
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week: 30 (Office hours)
4. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
First Mid Term Exam
Second Mid Term Exam
Quizzes & Activities
Tutorials/Tasks
Final Exam
Week 7
Week 12
Spread
Spread
Week 16
D- E Learning Resources.
1. Required Text(s)
John G. Proakis and Dimitris G. Manolakis , "Digital Signal Processing, Principles, Algorithms and
Applications", Prentice Hall, 4th edition, 2006 (Electronic copy).
2. Essential References
1.
2.
Sanjit K Mitra, Digital Signal Processing – A computer based approach, 3rd Edition McGraw
Hill, 2006.
E.C. Ifeachor, and B.W. Jervis, Digital Signal Processing – A Practical Approach, 2nd Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2002.
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material
1.
2.
3.
Ashok Ambardar, Analog and Digital Signal Processing, 2nd Edition, Thomson Publishing, 2002 .
Oppenheim, Willsky and Nawab,”Signals and Systems”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.
Haykin and Veen, “Signals and Systems”, John Wiley, 1999.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations
E- Assessment
Activity
First Mid Term Exam
Second Mid Term Exam
Quizzes & Activities
Tutorials/Tasks
Final Exam
Total Marks
3
Marks
15
15
20
10
40
100