Systems Theory and Applications (EE 30122)

Dept. of Electrical Engineering
University of Notre Dame

Fall 2025- Enroll in EE 30122 section 01
Fitzpatrick 356A - MWF 2:00PM- 2:50PM

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Description: Systems are collections of interconnected dynamical components that work together to perform a desired function. Engineers use a variety of mathematical methods to analyze and design engineering systems. This course studies systems analysis methods based on input-output and state-space representations of continuous-time and discrete-time dynamical systems. Course topics include time-domain, transform-based (Laplace and z-transform), and state-space analysis methods. Applications in electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical engineering are used to examine the benefits and limitations of each method. This course is intended for Junior level EE undergraduates with prior course work in signal analysis, linear algebra, and differential equations.

Prerequisites:

  • Linear Algebra and Diff. Eq. (MATH 20580), Signal and Information Systems (EE 20221)

Topics:
  • Introduction to Signals and Systems
  • Time-Domain Analysis of Continuous-time Linear Systems
  • Laplace Analysis of Continuous-time Linear Systems
  • Time-Domain Analysis of Discrete-time Linear Systems
  • z-transform Analysis of discrete-time Linear systems
  • State-Space Analysis of Linear Time-invariant Systems
Textbooks:
  • REQUIRED: Systems Theory and Applications, Dept. of EE, University of Notre Dame, lecture notes 2025
  • REFERENCE: Signal Processing and Linear Systems (Amazon), B.P. Lathi and Roger Green, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2021, (chapters 1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,13)

Grading: Grades will be based on 10 Homework assignments (40%). There will be two midterms (30%) and final exam or project (30%).

Instructor:Michael Lemmon,Fitzpatrick 266, lemmon at nd.edu