Digital Signal Processing G (10095.3)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Digital Signal Processing G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit covers fundamental theories and techniques for manipulating and analysing signals in analogue and digital domains. Students learn about signal representations, preparation and processing, and applications in a variety of contemporary engineering contexts. Practical skills are developed using software tools and hardware techniques, enabling students to analyse and solve a wide range of signals-based engineering problems. Students will gain a broad knowledge of contemporary signals processing as it is used in the world across innovative contexts.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of fundamental theories of digital signal processing;
2. Apply spectrum analysis techniques to critically analyse and process continuous, discrete and analogue and digital signals;
3. Develop digital signal processing systems using contemporary software and hardware techniques;
4. Conduct independent research and advanced analysis of complex signal processing problems; and
5. Apply advanced mathematical techniques and software tools to develop novel solutions to complex signals-based problems. 


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

10003 Digital Signal Processing.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Maryam Ghahramani
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Maryam Ghahramani
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

We will not follow any text book chapter by chapter. The books mentioned below are for reference and further reading to develop a thorough understanding of the material.

Digital Signal Processing by Oppenheim, Alan V., and Ronald W. Schafer. Prentice Hall, 1975. ISBN: 9780132146357.

DSP First: A Multimedia Approach by James H. McClellan, Ronald W. Schafer, Mark A. Yoder

Signal Processing for Communications by Paolo Prandoni and Martin Vetterli

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All the assessments  will need to adhere to a particular format as specified on the unit's Canvas site and submitted electronically via Canvas.

Detailed rubrics will be provided for each assessment. 

 

Special assessment requirements

To obtain a particular grade in this unit, it is necessary that there are no outstanding submissions at the end of week 14. The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work.

In order to pass this unit, students need to:

1- Submit all three main assessment items:  first assessment, research paper, and final assessment.

and

2- Achieve minimum 50% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

 and

3- Achieve Minimum 50% of the final assessment. 

All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items.
To be awarded a particular grade in DSP, students must meet the overall requirements, individual requirements for each assessment item set out in the table below. All grades are conditional upon the following minimum requirements:

Grade

All assessment

Pass

Minimum 50% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Credit

Minimum 65% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

Distinction

Minimum 75% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

High Distinction

Minimum 85% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task. 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Expected Average Student Workload:    * denotes an assessable item

  1. Lectures:                                                                                             12 x 2h                        =24h
  2. Tutorials/Computer Labs                                                                     10x2h                          =20h
  3. Preparation (lectures, tutorials, computer labs, reading)                    12 x 3h                        =36h
  4. * Mid-semester Assessment                                                                                                    =15h
  5. * Research Paper                                                                                                                     =25h
  6. * Final Assessment                                                                                                                  =30h

Total                                                                                                                                              150 hours

Participation requirements

To get the most out of unit, students are highly recommended to actively participate in the lectures as well as the tutorials.

Tutorial and Lab Attendance is compulsary and will count towards 5% of the total mark. 

Required IT skills

Basic Programming Skills in Matlab, Python, and use of Arduino. 

In-unit costs

Students might consider purchasing refrence textbooks which can cost $100-$400, depending upon the condition of the book (new, used) and number of refrence books.

One of the refrence text books is freely available on Canvas.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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