Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

This manual provides guidance for using "Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB®" by Matthew N. O. Sadiku and Warsame Hassan Ali, published by CRC Press. This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive approach to continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems, integrating MATLAB® for practical application.

Image 1.1: Front cover of "Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB" textbook. The cover features the title prominently with a background graphic resembling a satellite dish or complex network, and lists the authors Matthew N. O. Sadiku and Warsame Hassan Ali.

2. Getting Started

This textbook is designed for junior-level undergraduate students in electrical and computer engineering. To effectively utilize this book, a foundational understanding of standard mathematics, including calculus and differential equations, as well as electric circuit analysis, is required.

2.1. Course Integration

The book is structured for a three-hour semester course on signals and systems. Each chapter begins with an introduction outlining objectives and connecting to previous topics, ensuring a logical progression of learning.

2.2. MATLAB® Integration

MATLAB® is integrated throughout the book to facilitate practical application and meet ABET requirements for computer tool integration. Appendix B provides an introduction to MATLAB®, with its use gradually applied in examples and problems.

3. Using the Book Effectively

The content is presented in a clear, logical, step-by-step manner to enhance understanding and avoid unnecessary complexity.

3.1. Practice Problems and Examples

Each illustrative example is immediately followed by a practice problem and its answer. This design allows students to apply concepts directly and reinforce learning before proceeding to new material.

3.2. Application Aspects

Towards the end of each chapter, practical applications of the covered concepts are discussed. This section demonstrates how theoretical knowledge is applied to real-life situations and devices.

3.3. End-of-Section Examples

Thoroughly worked examples are provided at the end of every section. These examples offer detailed solutions, sometimes presenting multiple approaches, to build confidence in problem-solving.

3.4. Review Questions and Summaries

Each chapter concludes with ten multiple-choice review questions and their answers, designed to test comprehension of subtle points. A summary of key points and formulas is also included for quick reference and mastery assessment.

4. Specifications

5. Support and Resources

For further assistance or inquiries regarding the content of "Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB", please refer to the publisher or authors' academic institutions.

• Publisher: CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group company. Visit their official website for general inquiries or academic resources.
• Authors:
  • Matthew N. O. Sadiku: Professor at Prairie View A&M University.
  • Warsame Hassan Ali: Professor at Prairie View A&M University.
  For academic support related to the book's content, contacting the authors through their respective university departments may be an option.

This book is intended as a primary resource for learning signals and systems. For additional learning materials or software support for MATLAB®, please consult official MATLAB® documentation and resources.