EEL 4514 - Communication Systems and Components

 

Catalog Description: (3 cr) Theory of communication, and applications to radio, television, telephone, satellite, cellular telephone, spread spectrum and computer communication systems.

Prerequisites: Circuits II, Introduction to Signals and Systems

Textbook: Digital and Analog Communication Systems. L.W. Couch. (2001) ISBN number: 0-13-081223-4

Course Objective: The student will learn to: Work with equations for propagation; Translate between signals and their Fourier transforms; Represent analog signals by digital signals; Determine bandwidth; Translate between bandpass and complex baseband representations; Perform filtering in the time and frequency domains; Identify pros and cons of common analog and digital communications; Perform system-level design of receivers for common modulations; Simulate communication systems.

Professional Component: 3 credits of Engineering Design

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here)

• EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications
• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• EE3 - knowledge of advanced mathematics including linear algebra, complex variables and discrete mathematics
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• h - the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• i - a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  3 classes per week of 50 minutes each

Topics:

• Introduction and history
• Channels and propagation
• Signals and spectra
• Baseband analog communications
• Bandpass analog communications
• Baseband digital communications
• Bandpass digital communications
• Applications

Course Committee:  Dr. Wong, Chair, Dr. Shea, Dr. O

Course Committee Reports for:

Fall Term		Spring Term		Summer Term
2005		2006