This is a third-year undergraduate course on the fundamentals of communication systems theory. The course will introduce the fundamentals of analog and digital communications systems, while highlighting critical applications, system design aspects, and practical implementation considerations. The course content includes signals and systems concept, continuous modulation (Amplitude and frequency), modulation and demodulation, signal transmission and the effect of noise on its performance, sampling, digital modulation approaches, baseband modulation schemes, matched filtering, random process and bit error rate calculations.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to communication systems and signals,Representations of Signals and Systems,Fourier Transform,Amplitude Modulation (AM),Angle Modulation,Probability,Random Process ,Random Processes passing through systems, Analog to Digital Conversion,PCM Systems, Baseband Digital Transmission,Digital communication technologies,Digital Modulations : PSK, BFSK and ASK,Overview of Modern Communication Systems.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Applies signals and systems into communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
2. Uses the concept of Fourier Transform in communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, F, G
3. Simulates main types of analog modulation techniques : AM and FM.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
4. Demonstrates the transformation from analog to digital domain and vice versa through voice signals.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
5. Demonstration of random process applications to digital communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
6. Demonstration of digital baseband and passband transmission techniques and challenges encountered in a computer environment.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to communication systems and signals
Chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook.
2
Representations of Signals and Systems
Chapter 2 of the textbook.
3
Fourier Transform
Chapter 2 of the textbook.
4
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Chapter 3 of the textbook.
5
Angle Modulation
Chapter 4 of the textbook.
6
Probability
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
7
Random Process
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
8
Random Processes passing through systems
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
9
Analog to Digital Conversion
Chapter 7 of the textbook.
10
PCM Systems
Chapter 7 of the textbook.
11
Baseband Digital Transmission
Chapter 8 of the textbook.
12
Digital communication technologies
Chapter 8 of the textbook.
13
Digital Modulations : PSK, BFSK and ASK
Chapter 9 of the textbook.
14
Overview of Modern Communication Systems
Notes and survey papers of communication systems.
Resources
1. Communication Systems 5th Edition by Simon Haykin and Michael Moher
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2. Introduction to CommunicationSystems by Upamanyu Madhow, University of California, Santa Barbara http://www.ece.ucsb.edu/wcsl/Publications/intro_comm_systems_madhow_jan2014b.pdf
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
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
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
4
56
Guided Problem Solving
10
2
20
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
4
24
96
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
32
32
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
24
24
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
248
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(248/30)
8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
EEE3234090
Spring Semester
3+2
4
8
Course Program
Salı 10:00-10:45
Salı 11:00-11:45
Salı 12:00-12:45
Cuma 14:30-15:15
Cuma 15:30-16:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Kemal ÖZDEMİR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Kemal ÖZDEMİR
Assistant(s)
Teaching assistant for the lab experiments.
Aim
This is a third-year undergraduate course on the fundamentals of communication systems theory. The course will introduce the fundamentals of analog and digital communications systems, while highlighting critical applications, system design aspects, and practical implementation considerations. The course content includes signals and systems concept, continuous modulation (Amplitude and frequency), modulation and demodulation, signal transmission and the effect of noise on its performance, sampling, digital modulation approaches, baseband modulation schemes, matched filtering, random process and bit error rate calculations.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to communication systems and signals,Representations of Signals and Systems,Fourier Transform,Amplitude Modulation (AM),Angle Modulation,Probability,Random Process ,Random Processes passing through systems, Analog to Digital Conversion,PCM Systems, Baseband Digital Transmission,Digital communication technologies,Digital Modulations : PSK, BFSK and ASK,Overview of Modern Communication Systems.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Applies signals and systems into communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
2. Uses the concept of Fourier Transform in communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, F, G
3. Simulates main types of analog modulation techniques : AM and FM.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
4. Demonstrates the transformation from analog to digital domain and vice versa through voice signals.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
5. Demonstration of random process applications to digital communication systems.
17, 21, 9
A, E, F, G
6. Demonstration of digital baseband and passband transmission techniques and challenges encountered in a computer environment.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to communication systems and signals
Chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook.
2
Representations of Signals and Systems
Chapter 2 of the textbook.
3
Fourier Transform
Chapter 2 of the textbook.
4
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Chapter 3 of the textbook.
5
Angle Modulation
Chapter 4 of the textbook.
6
Probability
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
7
Random Process
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
8
Random Processes passing through systems
Chapter 5 of the textbook.
9
Analog to Digital Conversion
Chapter 7 of the textbook.
10
PCM Systems
Chapter 7 of the textbook.
11
Baseband Digital Transmission
Chapter 8 of the textbook.
12
Digital communication technologies
Chapter 8 of the textbook.
13
Digital Modulations : PSK, BFSK and ASK
Chapter 9 of the textbook.
14
Overview of Modern Communication Systems
Notes and survey papers of communication systems.
Resources
1. Communication Systems 5th Edition by Simon Haykin and Michael Moher
------------------------------------------------------
2. Introduction to CommunicationSystems by Upamanyu Madhow, University of California, Santa Barbara http://www.ece.ucsb.edu/wcsl/Publications/intro_comm_systems_madhow_jan2014b.pdf
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
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
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context