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MTE 252Linear Systems and Signals

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Mechatronics Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Models and analysis of linear systems. Discrete time systems, continuous time systems; difference and differential equations; impulse and frequency response. Complex frequency, functions of complex variable transform domain techniques: Z transforms; Fourier analysis, Laplace transform. Transfer functions and frequency response, frequency domain analysis of linear systems; sample theory, stability, and linear filters.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • BME252 - Linear Systems and Signals (0.50)
    • SYDE252 - Linear Systems and Signals (0.50)

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 0015336124 / 130TTh 11:00–12:20
TUT 1015335124 / 130T 14:30–15:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

79% liked it63% easy80% useful

From 14 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This course is useful. The assignments are representative of tutorials and class material. The project for the cochlear implant is actually very fun and allows students to explore real-life applications of the course. The exams are very similar to the homework problems. However, the homework is significantly more difficult than the lectures and tutorials and there is a lot of homework. The exams were graded harshly due to this.

    Dec 2024 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • If you have Matt Borland, be prepared to heavily self-study. The lectures were not effective for me, and I found it much better to rely entirely on the textbook, practice exercises, and working through problems with friends to actually understand the material.

    Sep 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course was very interesting and covered a lot of signal processing topics that are very relevant.

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  • Really cool course! The practice problems do a good job preparing you for the assessments. I recommend reading the textbook before coming to classes to get the best grasp of the course content.

    Aug 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Extremely interesting material. First exposure to Fourier transforms was super enjoyable. Highly recommend developing a qualitative understanding. Will be hard to succeed if memorizing formulas is the main approach.

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