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EEL 4512 - Communication Systems

Prerequisite: EEL 4102 - Linear Systems Analysis

Catalog Description:

Provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of analog and digital communication systems. Theory is put into practice by investigating a variety of applications. Lectures and projects develop understanding of modern communication systems design and analysis (3 credits). Goals:

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of analog and digital communication systems. Emphasis will be on systems approach to understand modern communication systems design and analysis. More importantly, theory will be put into practice by investigating a variety of applications via computer experiments using MATLAB. Text:

Communication Systems, (Fourth Edition), A. Bruce Carlson, McGraw-Hill, 2002. (ISBN# 0-07-011127-8)

Supplementary Text:

Contemporary Communications Systems using MATLAB, John G. Proakis and Masoud Salehi, Brooks/Cole, 2000. (ISBN# 0-534-37173-6)

Instructor:

Dr. Ravi Sankar, Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office Phone: (813) 974-4769; Office Location: ENB 368
E-mail: sankar@eng.usf.edu

Class: EEL 4512, TR 9:30-10:45 am, ENB116
Office Hours: Open door policy; MW 4:00-6:00 pm
You can also contact me by email/voice mail any time or by appointment

Course Homepages:

USF Web Portal: https://my.usf.edu (access my USF Online and Blackboard)

WebCT site:http://webct.acomp.usf.edu

Mirror site: http://www.eng.usf.edu/~sankar/course/comm.html

Others: http://www.eng.usf.edu/~sankar/teaching.html (links to all the above sites)

Topics:

Introduction to Communication Systems (Chapter 1)
Signals and Systems Analysis (Chapter 2)
Signal Transmission and Filtering (Chapter 3)
Analog Communication (Chapters 4,5,7)
Sampling, Pulse Modulation, and Source Coding (Chapters 6,12)
Probability and Random Processes(Chapter 8)
Digital Communication (Chapters 11,14)
Channel Coding and Encryption (Chapter 13)
Applications: Spread Spectrum Communication Systems (Chapter 15), Multi-user Radio Communication Systems, and Communication Networks (Notes; time permitting)

Grading Policy:

Quizzes/HW Exercises (best 5 out of 7 or 8) - 15%;
Quizzes will be held in class regularly on a biweekly basis without any advance notice and there will be no make-up
Technical Report on "Historical Acheivements" and "Current Topics in Communications"
(survey/review and report) - 15%
Matlab Experiments/Software Projects - 25%
Midterm Exam - 20% (Tentative date: Oct 17)
Final Comprehensive Exam - 25% (Final Exam Week)
The new grading system of PLUS/MINUS options for the letter grades WILL NOT be used in this course as decided by student majority.

Academic Policies

Homework Policy: Everyone is recommended to do the homework earnestly since it will be a good preparation for the exam.

Design Project (optional): A hardware design project can replace one of the software projects or can be considered for extra credit (max 10%); Students are encouraged to discuss this option by the second week of classes and must submit a short proposal (one page) describing the project goals for instructor's approval.

Exam Policy: All exams are closed books and notes. One page reference sheet for formulas and definitions is allowed but NO homework or any other worked out examples. There will be NO MAKE-UP for a missed exam without prior approval from the instructor (with sufficent advance notice given) except in the case of a documentable medical emergency.

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Students are reminded that University policies pertaining to academic dishonesty commonly found in both UG and G catalogs will be applied in this course (any form of cheating on exams or plagiarism on assigned homework and projects will result in an F grade and further suspension or expulsion from the University with NO warnings given). It is the student's responsibility to review and understand USF and EE Department policies and procedures on Acdemic Conduct, Dishonesty, and Disruption.

Attendance Policy: Students who anticipate the necessity of being absent from class due to the observation of a major religious observance must provide notice of the date(s) to the instructor, in writing, by the second class meeting.

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Last updated by Ravi Sankar on August 21, 2002