EE435 COMMUNICATIONS I

Course Code:5670435
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ELİF UYSAL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • Allow the student to gain deep analytical and practical understanding of analog modulation principles, transceiver and receiver structures, 
  • Provide the students an operational knowledge of basic communication system design techniques and related tradeoffs so that the student will be able to choose a modulation type, bandwidth, power, filter structures, and other system parameters for a given set of communication objectives and constraints.

Course Content

Amplitude modulation (AM) and other linear carrier wave(CW) modulation techniques. Frequency/phase modulation (FM/PM).Superheterodyne receivers and applications. Noise in CW modulated systems. Sampling and quantization, Pulse Code Modulation(PCM). Geometric representation in signal space. Antipodal and orthogonal signaling schemes. Basic types of baseband and passband binary digital modulation.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledge of basic goals in modulation
  • Knowledge of basic modulation techniques:AM,DSB,SBB,VSB,FM,PM
  • Ability to analyse a communication system with an appropriate technique
  • An understanding of typical design requirements
  • Working knowledge of practical implementation constraints and tradeoffs
  • Awareness of compatibility issues
  • Awareness of the impact of human audio and visual perception mechanisms, as well as digital data representation in design of communication systems

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies