BNG5030 Signals and Dynamic SystemsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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
Fall
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) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.