PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BNG5030 Signals and Dynamic Systems Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To build upon the essential concepts related to signals and dynamical systems by providing the underlying mathematical theory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of the course, students will
1. have a through understanding of representation of signals in in time and frequency domains and their relations,
2. be able to obtain various mathematical models of dynamical systems from each other,
3. be able to apply mathematical tools to obtain response of dynamical systems to various inputs.

Course Content

Analysis of discrete-time and continuous-time signals through Fourier, Laplace and z-transforms. Mathematical modeling of discrete-time and continuous-time dynamical systems in time and frequency domains. Interconnections of dynamical systems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Representation of continuous-time and discrete-time signals.
2) Fourier analysis of continuous-time signals
3) Fourier analysis of discrete-time signals
4) The Laplace transform
5) The z-transform
6) Time-domain modeling of continuous-time systems by differential equations.
7) Frequency-domain modeling of continuous-time systems by Fourier and Laplace transforms.
8) Response of continuous-time systems to specific inputs.
9) Time-domain modeling of discrete-time systems by difference equations.
10) Frequency-domain modeling of discrete-time systems by Fourier and z transforms.
11) Response of discrete-time systems to specific inputs.
12) Sampled-data systems.
13) Interconnection of systems.
14) Feedback systems.
15) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1. M. C. K. Khoo: Physiological Control System, Wiley, 1999.
2. R.M. Rangayyan: Biomedical Signal Analysis: A Case-Study Approach, 2001.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 3 % 15
Homework Assignments 5 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 7 105
Homework Assignments 5 6 30
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 202

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science.
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior.
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
6) Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological).
7) Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them.
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
9) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. 3