ECE2111 Signals and systems
Faculty of Engineering
ECE2111 Signals and systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005 and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE2111
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ECE2111
3 units list ECE2111 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite and corequisite rules if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit provides foundations for the electrical engineering areas of control, signal processing and communications. The unit introduces concepts of continuous-time and discrete-time signals, their sampling and aliasing issues. Complex numbers, in particular, complex exponentials are introduced along with their representation as phasors, leading to periodic waveforms, Fourier series and the signal frequency spectrum. Modification of spectra will be described using FIR filters, discrete-time systems, the unit-sample response, discrete convolution, linear time-invariant systems, convolution integrals, the continuous-time Fourier transform, windowing, DFT, FFT, time-frequency spectrum analysis, spectrogram, and Laplace Transform. Connecting frequency response and time response completes the unit.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Programming assignmentsExerciseThreshold hurdle20%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- EngagementQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and manipulate continuous-time and discrete-time signals using appropriate techniques.
- 2
Evaluate and analyse signals in frequency and time domains.
- 3
Analyse engineering systems by applying linear time invariant system concepts.
- 4
Apply the Fourier transform, Laplace Transform, and the discrete Fourier transforms to signals and system problems.
- 5
Identify sampling errors and aliasing phenomena.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Workshops22 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Materials available on the unit's Moodle site.
Technology resources
MATLAB
Where it fits
ECE2111 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- BIOMDENG03Part C. Biomedical engineering knowledge and applicationBiomedical engineeringNo reviews yet
- ECSYSENG04Part C. Electrical and computer systems engineering knowledge and applicationElectrical and computer systems engineeringNo reviews yet
- ROBMCTRN04Robotics and mechatronics engineering technical electivesRobotics and mechatronics engineeringNo reviews yet
- TELCOMIF02Studying other engineering specialisationsTelecommunications infrastructureNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Faezeh Marzbanrad
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Faezeh Marzbanrad
- Dr Maxine Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE2111?
You need ENG1005 and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) before you enrol; and ENG2005 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ECE2111?
ECE2111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ECE3142, ECE4086 and ECE4132. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ECE2111 offered?
In 2026, ECE2111 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE2111?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE2111 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE2111?
ECE2111 is part of Biomedical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; Robotics and mechatronics engineering; and Telecommunications infrastructure.