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Program of Electronic Communication Technology

BAHP115

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Course Code
BAHP115
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the fundamental concepts and development process of communication systems, and the working principles of communication infrastructures such as ISDN/xDSL.
  2. Evaluates the generations of mobile communication technologies (1G-4G and beyond) by comparing the fundamental features and innovations introduced by each.
  3. Analyzes wireless communication technologies and next-generation internet solutions in light of current developments, and provides examples of their application areas.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the historical development of communication, fundamental communication systems, and wired communication infrastructures such as ISDN and xDSL, and addresses the evolution of mobile communication technologies from the 1st generation to the present and beyond (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and later). By examining wireless communication technologies and next-generation internet solutions, the course aims to enable students to gain the competence to evaluate developing communication technologies from both a conceptual and a technical perspective.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Course Overview
2nd Week Communication and the Development of Communication
3rd Week Fundamental concepts related to communication
4th Week Communication systems
5th Week ISDN and xDSL systems
6th Week Mobile Communication Technologies
7th Week 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation and beyond communication technologies
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation and beyond communication technologies
10th Week Wireless communication technologies
11th Week Wireless communication technologies
12th Week Next-generation internet solutions
13th Week New-generation systems in evolving technology
14th Week New-generation systems in evolving technology
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 2 24
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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