EE 350 / ECE
490
Analog Communication
Systems
COURSE
SYLLABUS (Spring 2014)
Fairfield
University School of Engineering
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Course Number: EE 350 / ECE 490 |
Course Name: Communication Systems |
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Course Time: Wed 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
Course
Location: Bannow 256 |
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Schedule: 1/22/2014 - 5/9/2014 |
Final Exam:
Monday, May 5 at 3 pm |
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Instructor: Jeffrey N. Denenberg |
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30-10:30 am |
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Office: Bannow 301C |
Mon, Tue, Thurs. 2:00-3:30 pm |
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Office Phone: 203-254-4000 x3330 |
Google Voice: 203-513-9427 |
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Email: jdenenberg@fairfield.edu |
Email is checked regularly |
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Q&A Sessions: Recordings Index |
Course Description:
The course focuses on analog
communication systems and the effects of noise on those systems, developing
modulation and demodulation techniques (amplitude, frequency, and phase
modulation and pulse code).It discusses dealing with non-linear system elements
and presents a mathematical treatment of the effects of various noise sources
on these systems. Historical design studies and topics in communication
applications permit students to apply these concepts to meet system
requirements. The course clarifies important concepts through simulation of
modulation techniques on multimedia computing systems. Three credits
Prerequisites: EE301 Systems & Signals I or equivalent
Objectives and Outcomes
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No. |
Outcome |
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1 |
Students will develop block diagrams
and specifications for communication systems |
Synthesis |
a, c, e, f, I, j, k |
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2 |
Students will analyze and design basic
communication subsystems, such as amplifiers, modulators, and oscillators. |
Analysis, Synthesis |
a, c, e, I, k |
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3 |
Students will identify system/circuit
models for noise and then analyze the effect of noise on communication
systems. |
Knowledge, Analysis |
a, c, e, I, j, k |
Textbook:
“Electronic Communication: A Systems Approach”, Jeffrey S. Beasley, Jonathan D. Hymer & Gary M.
Miller. Pearson / Prentice Hall, 2014, ISBN:
0-13-298863-1
Reference:
“Analog and Digital Communication Systems”,
Hwei Hsu, Schaum’s Outline Series, 2008, ISBN 0-07-140228-4
Required Software:
1. MatLab Student Ed. (Fairfield
Student Download Instructions) or Octave
for Windows
MatLab Tutorial by B. Aliane
2. Circuit simulator – the book uses (and may
include a CD student version of) Electronics Workbench Multisim, or LTSpice IV – A useful, free spice simulation package from
Linear Technologies.
Web Resources:
1.
The
Blackboard
system along with our
course web
site will be used
to manage this course.
2.
Students
must submit their assignments into Blackboard for archival and grading. All work is to be typed (including
equations), drawings are to be computer-base, not scanned, hand written
work. The best file format to use is MS
Word (doc or docx), but PDF can also be used.
Performance
Indicators and Grading:
Three
exams will be given covering several concepts each.
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Class participation/Homework |
20% |
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Design Project |
20% |
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Exams (3) |
60% |
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Total |
100% |
Exam Grading:
The purpose of the exams is to convey your understanding
of the material; therefore, it is important that you show your work. Even if you feel that the solution to a
problem is obvious; you must still explain why it is obvious. Furthermore; if you are asked to solve a
problem using a given technique; then please use that technique; otherwise, I
have no way to judge your understanding of the technique being tested.
Homework policy:
Homework
will be assigned from the book as your primary preparation for the exams. We
will review select homework problems in class and you will be asked to work
them on the board for a participation grade. We
will also incorporate design problems / projects as appropriate to the
material. These problems are designed to
challenge you to think beyond what the book has told you, and do real
engineering. There may be more than one
correct answer. These will be the primary factors in your HW grade. If you know
in advance that you will be missing class please contact me to make
arrangements regarding homework.
If you
understand how to do the homework problems you will have an easier time with
the Exams.
Distance Education Students:
The course lecture
notes and supplementary videos are accessible via links in this syllabus. You should submit scanned copied of assigned
HW and your Exams via email. Your
project materials should be directly uploaded to Blackboard in the designated
assignment area. I will arrange for a
weekly, web enabled Q&A discussion once the class begins. Distance Ed
students should plan on attending the presentation sessions at the end of the
semester of the design projects.
Academic Integrity:
Working with
classmates to study, resolve problems, and learn the material is expected and
encouraged during normal course work.
However, during individual evaluations (e.g. quizzes, exams, individual
projects, etc.) you are expected to comply with all standards of academic
honesty. You will be graded fairly, and
so your work should fairly represent your knowledge, abilities, and effort, not
that of others. Any breach of integrity
(including but not limited to: copying solutions, internet solutions, copying
from peers, claiming work or designs without proper citation, etc.), will not
only impact your ability to learn the material and my ability to help you
through proper feedback, it will result in academic penalty. Any individual found in breach of this code
will fail the afflicted assignment and will be asked to meet privately; any other
offenses will be referred to the Dean for further action, and could result in
penalties as severe as expulsion from the University.
CLASS
EXPECTATIONS:
TEACHER:
Distribute
syllabus.
Review
the material described in the syllabus.
Explain
material.
Identify
additional materials, Internet sites or books that clarify the material.
Relate
material to "real world" situations when possible.
Answer
questions.
Be
available to discuss problems.
Be receptive to new ideas.
Announce
business/class conflicts in advance.
Make
up missed classes.
Prepare
and administer 2 exams.
Grade
fairly.
Assign
appropriate homework problems.
STUDENT:
Be
familiar with the prerequisite material
Ask
questions.
Stay
current.
Study
the material described in the syllabus, preferably before it is covered in
class.
Complete
the assigned homework (all chapter problems with answers).
Obtain
class notes and homework if a class is missed.
Use
the library and the Internet to obtain supplemental material.
Prepare
for exams.
Ask
for help (tutors are available for assistance)
Follow
standards of academic integrity.
Class Topics and Order of Material
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Ch. |
Lectures |
References |
Videos |
Homework
(Ed. 9) |
Outcome |
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1 |
22-Jan |
1 |
1.1-1.5, 1.6-1.8,
1.15-1.19, 1.23-1.26, 1.31-1.32, 1.37-1.42 |
1,
3 |
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2 |
29-Jan |
Amplitude
Modulation |
2,4,5 |
2 |
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3 |
5-Feb |
Amplitude Modulation |
2,4,6 |
2 |
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4 |
12-Feb |
Amplitude
Modulation |
? |
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4.1, 4.5, 4.6, 4.12,
4.28, 4.34 |
1,
2 |
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5 |
19-Feb |
Exam 1
(cp. 1, 2, 4 - 6) |
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6 |
26-Feb |
Exam
1 Reprise Frequency
Modulation |
3,4,5 |
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5.1-5.3, 5.5, 5.9,
5.10, 5.16, 5.24, 5.28, 5.29, 5.33, 5.34, 5.35, |
2,
3 |
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7 |
5-Mar |
Frequency Modulation Introduce
the “Design Project” |
3,4,6 |
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2 |
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8 |
12-Mar |
Communication
Techniques |
4,6 |
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2, 3 |
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9 |
19-Mar |
Sampling and Digital
Intro FM Stereo Distribute Exam 2 |
7 |
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2, 3 |
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26-Mar |
Spring Break – NO CLASS |
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10 |
2-Apr |
Exam 2 due Transmission Lines |
12 |
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2 |
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11 |
9-Apr |
Exam 2 Reprise Wave Propagation |
13 |
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2 |
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12 |
16-Apr |
Antennas Review for Exam3 |
14 |
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1, 2 |
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13 |
23-Apr |
Exam 3 |
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(cp. 7, 8, 12-14) |
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14 |
30-Apr |
Exam 3 reprise Analog Television
(NTSC) |
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TV
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2
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15 |
May 5 |
Team Design Project Presentations |
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1, 2, 3 |
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