Digital and Analog Communications
General
Prefix
ECE
Course Number
431
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Information and coding, spectral analysis, baseband pulse and digital signaling, communication components, modulations, bandpass communication systems. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply knowledge of signal analysis methods to communications.
i. Apply Fourier transform and Fourier series to analyze signals of communication system.
ii. Represent signals in both time domain and frequency domain.
iii. Analyze communication system using Fourier methods.
iv. Analyze the distortions of signals through a communication channel.
v. Identify various amplitude modulations, angle modulation, PCM, digital signaling, and digital modulation.
Outcome
Analyze and design the communication systems.
i. Analyze DSB, AM-LC, SSB, VSB amplitude modulation systems.
ii. Analyze FM and PM modulation systems.
iii. Design a simple modulation system.
iv. Analyze and design basic digital communication systems.
Outcome
Demonstrate ability to solve engineering problems
i. Use Matlab/Simulink to design and analyze the communication system.
ii. Use the equipment such as spectrum analyzer, TIMS301 system, wireless modules, Function generator, and oscilloscope.
iii. Analyze and interpret the experiment results using appropriate methods.
iv. Demonstrate good team work in group lab experiments.
v. Write professional lab reports.
Dependencies
Courses
ECE431
is a
prerequisite
for: