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Electronics Department:
Electronic Communications

605-151   3 credits    approximately 4 hours of classroom time per week

An introduction course in analog communication systems. Topics covered are AM/FM/SSBX microwave
and laser transmission and reception. Theory is covered in block diagram level with additional theory and labs on representative circuits from the major blocks of a communication system.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of how an AM signal is generated and transmitted.
2. Assemble and test AM circuitry transmitter.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of how an FM signal is generated and transmitted.
4. Assemble and test FM circuitry.
5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of single-side-band communication transmission and reception principles.
6. Assemble, test and troubleshoot single-side-band circuitry.
7. Demonstrate a basic understanding transceiver operation.
8. Understand the operation of mobile telephone at a block diagram level.
9. Demonstrate a basic understanding of microwave/laser principles.
10. Demonstrate a basic understanding of digital communications.

As a completely self-paced course, the student moves at their own pace.  All work must be completed by the end of the semester.  However, the student may finish early.  The instructor is in the room at all times during the Open Lab and available for questions.  The instructor will check on the students' progress throughout the semester, to ensure they finish on time.

The semester plan is laid out in "units".  Each unit is approximately equal to one week.  The student must complete all items in each row before moving on to the next row.

Last Revised:   09/14/2007
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