6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Organisational Unit
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
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Synopsis
The unit introduces the fundamentals of statistical signal processing with emphasis on stochastic models, estimation theory, parametric and non-parametric modelling and least squares methods.
After a review of basic probability and random processes, the use of stochastic models for real world signals is illustrated. A family of algorithms for the creation, efficient representation and effective modelling is presented.
Specifically, linear stochastic models are presented and the importance of correlation structure in deriving the parameters of such models is illustrated.
The unit also covers how parametric and non-parametric models as well as statistical techniques are used to extract information from data signals corrupted by noise. The concept of estimation from real world data is presented, as opposed to the basic analysis of signals, transfer functions and power spectra. In particular, the fundamentals of linear estimation theory and optimal filtering to design advanced signal processing algorithms are presented.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- describe various models for real world signals
- analyse the performance of a range of estimation methods
- simulate a wide range of stochastic signal processing algorithms and interpret the results
- design specific algorithms for processing real world signals such as audio, financial data and biomedical data.
Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: (2 hours) 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.
Workload requirements
3 hours lectures, 3 hours of tutorial/laboratory, and 6 hours of private study per week.
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This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering