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Program of Electronic Communication Technology

BAHP201

ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

Course Code
BAHP201
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyzes the frequency, period, wavelength and time of a signal.
  2. Learns basic communication system, modulation and demodulation.
  3. Learns the types and necessity of modulation.
  4. Analyzes the types of analog modulation.
  5. Analyzes the types of digital modulation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, students will be able to analyze the time and frequency dimension of a signal. Students learn basic modulation and demodulation types, PLL circuits. Students understand and explain error codes and digital communication techniques and standards. Students will be able to apply PCM and Delta modulation circuits, design time division multiplexing circuits, design pulse amplitude modulation and demodulation circuits, interpret the Sampling Theorem and learn the basic concepts of digital communication.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of communication systems, Basic concepts, Time, Frequency, Dimension Analysis of a Signal
2nd Week Modulation types (Analog and Digital Modulation types)
3rd Week Analog Modulation - Amplitude Modulation (DSB - AM)
4th Week Analog Modulation - Amplitude Modulation (SSB - VSB) Analog Modulation - Angle Modulation (FM -PM)
5th Week Digital Modulation - (PAM - PWM)
6th Week Digital Modulation - (PPM - PCM - Quantization Process)
7th Week GENERAL REVIEW
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Digital Modulation - PCM - Quantala - Coding - Delta Modulation)
10th Week Differential Pulse Coding Modulation - Time Division Multiplexing (FDM - TDM)
11th Week Line Codes and Digital Communication Techniques
12th Week Digital Modulation Switching Types
13th Week Digital Modulation Switching Types
14th Week GENERAL REVIEW
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 10
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 1 2
Individual or group work 9 3 27
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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