Continuous-Time Signals and Systems

Drawing on author’s 30+ years of teaching experience, ”Continuous-Time Sig-
nals and Systems: A MATLAB Integrated Approach” represents a novel and
comprehensive approach to understanding signals and systems theory. Many
tools use MATLAB as a computational tool, but Alkin’s text employs MAT-
LAB both computationally and pedagogically to provide interactive, visual re-
inforcement of fundamental concepts important in the study of continuous-time
signals and systems.

In addition to 210 traditional end-of-chapter problems and 168 solved examples,
the book includes hands-on MATLAB modules consisting of:
• 77 MATLAB-based homework problems and projects (coordinated with
the traditional end-of-chapter problems)
• 106 live scripts and GUI-based interactive apps that animate key figures
and bring core concepts to life
• downloadable MATLAB code for most of the solved examples
• 64 fully detailed MATLAB exercises that involve step by step development
of code to simulate the relevant signal and/or system being discussed, in-
cluding some case studies on topics such as synthesizers, simulating in-
strument sounds, pulse-width modulation, etc

Each module or application is linked to a specific segment of the text to ensure
seamless integration between learning and doing. The aim is to not simply
give the student just another toolbox of MATLAB functions, but to use the
development of MATLAB code as part of the learning process, or as a litmus
test of students’ understanding of the key concepts. All relevant MATLAB code
is freely available from the publisher. In addition, a solutions manual, figures,
presentation slides and other ancillary materials are available for instructors
with qualifying course adoption.