MSE280 - Signals and Systems
Course: MSE280 (Signals and Systems) in MSE department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: second-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 2 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 7 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 15 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 2 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the MSE curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by MSE280
- ENSC475 - Biomedical Instrumentation
- ENSC425 - Electronic System Design
- ENSC327 - Communication Systems
- ENSC429 - Digital Signal Processing
- ENSC328 - Random Processes in Engineering
- ENSC383 - Feedback Control Systems
- ENSC387 - Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Sensors and Actuators
- ENSC424 - Multimedia Communications Engineering
- ENSC477 - Biomedical Image Acquisition
- MSE380 - Systems Modeling and Simulation
- MSE381 - Feedback Control Systems
- MSE412 - Neuromodulation Technologies and Applications in Brain Health
- MSE427 - Finite Element Analysis
- MSE310 - Sensors and Actuators
- ENSC428 - Digital Communications
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning MSE280 at Simon Fraser University should complete 2 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 7-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing MSE280 enables enrollment in 15 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the MSE program.
This second-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for MSE programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.