The case for teaching DSP algorithms in conjunction with implementations

In this paper, we argue the need for integrating the teaching of DSP algorithms with their implementation. We view this as the next step in the road of DSP education, naturally following the current trends from all algorithmic theory in the 19 70's to the increasing (but still limited) incorporation of implementation techniques. On the other hand, we also see the increasing availability of implementation texts ranging from computer arithmetic to embedded real-time systems. These texts have a limited algorithmic component. We believe that we should teach DSP algorithms and their implementations together in one unified course (or sequence of courses). It might be most logical to incorporate this material at the junior year.