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Assuming the waveform is wide sense stationary (WSS), the autocorrelation function is only a delta function if the underlying process is white noise, i.e. the random variables at distinct times are uncorrelated. Even if the sample autocorrelation looks nothing like a delta function, it could...

I know the feeling. I've been wanting to take the course for the past two years, but could not due to conflicts. There have also been weekly problem solving sessions that I could never attend because other required classes kept getting in the way.

Electromagnetic Waves Microelectronics II History of Modern Europe The Art and Craft of Problem Solving (a Putnam preparation course) I will also be writing up my thesis, but am unlikely to defend in the Fall.

Generally speaking, you should not go into something you do not like. I am only mildly familiar with UBC's program (I go to the other university in Vancouver), so take this with a grain of salt. This page...

Yes, of course. My mistake - sorry. At my university, this material is included in the first discrete mathematics course, along with some combinatorics and very basic number theory, but it would be unfair to categorize it under discrete math.

Some comments on the two classes you listed: This course, I think, is exceptionally useful. It complements your linear algebra course quite well, and the material in it forms the foundation of your EE courses that focus on linear systems (e.g. signals and systems, control theory, signal...

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Hi there, I am looking for books that treat signals and systems from a mathematical perspective. When I say "signals and systems", I am referring to the typical second/third year material taught in EE programs: system characteristics (causality, memory, stability), LTI systems, linearization...

It actually sounds more like a signals and systems course, which is usually a prerequisite for control theory/communications/signal processing courses. The 'systems' part basically gives you the mathematical tools to analyze electric circuits, mechanical systems and whatnot from a 'systems'...

That was definitely useful. It gives me more reason to avoid controls as a career given my non-existent mechanical aptitude :)

Thanks, sweepotato: I was mainly considering the control systems class mainly because a lot of the math used seems similar. I'll keep what you said in mind.

Thanks, Poopsilon. My signals/systems and analog communications classes gave me quite a bit of practice with applied Fourier analysis of CT signals. I'll see if the DSP class covers Fourier analysis of DT signals; if not, I'll go and get a book to practice with.

Hey, I'm an EE undergrad looking to tentatively specialize in signal processing. My relevant background includes a course in signals/systems, introductory feedback control (using Nise), analog communication systems (using Haykin), introductory probability, the usual Calc I-IV sequence, linear...

Hey, Thanks for the info, Floid. That was very helpful. Embedded stuff still scares me, but at least I'll be able to make an informed decision in picking my concentration. Thanks! :)

Hey Floid, Thanks for replying. If you don't mind me asking a few other questions, what sort of embedded programming do you mostly do in your control projects? For instance, is the work mostly implementing control algorithms, or is it more along the lines of writing device drivers? How...