A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS

The increasing number of applications, requiring a knowledge of the theory of signals and systems, and the rapid developments in digital systems technology and fast numerical algorithms call for a change in the content and approach used in teaching the subject. I believe that a modern signals and systems course should emphasize the practical and computational aspects in presenting the basic theory. This approach to teaching the subject makes the student more effective in subsequent courses. In addition, students are exposed to practical and computational solutions that will be of use in their professional careers. This book is my attempt to adapt the theory of signals and systems to the use of computers as an efficient analysis tool.