Continuous- and discrete-time system theory.Block diagrams, feedback, and stability theory. Discrete-time stability, difference equations, Z-transforms, transfer functions, Fourier transforms, and frequency response. Analysis, design, and realization of digital filters. Discrete Fourier Transform algorithms, digital filter design procedures, coefficient quantization, finite word length arithmetic, fixed point implementation, limit cycles, noise shaping, decimation and interpolation. This course has mandatory laboratory sessions every week