ADIGRAT UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE & CODE: Introduction to Communication Systems (ECEG 3152)
CREDIT HOUR: 3 ECTS: 6
TARGET GROUP: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (3rd YEAR)
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2012 E.C SEMESTER: II
INSTRUCTORS NAME: Amira A., Birhane H.
Contact E-mail: amiraahmed67456@gmail.com, birehaile2014@gmail.com

1. COURSE OBJECTIVE

 To give a strong background in communication system engineering

 To know the different linear and nonlinear modulation and demodulation techniques
which are common in many communication system.
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers to short description of analog communication, linear and nonlinear
distortion, different type of modulation and demodulation techniques, and an introduction
to data communication.

COURSE CONTENT AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 1 Analysis and Transmission of Signals
1.1 Analog communication
1.2 Linear distortion
1.3 Nonlinear distortion and compounding
1.4 Frequency allocation

CHAPTER 2 Amplitude Modulation

2.1 Analysis of linear modulation
2.2 Linear modulation and demodulation techniques

Chapter 3 Angle Modulation

3.1 Phase Modulation and Frequency Modulation and Demodulation Techniques
3.2 Narrow band and wide band angel modulation

Chapter 4 Base Band Pulse Signaling

4.1 Sampling theorem, Quantizing and encoding
4.2 PAM, PCM, QAM, FSK, PSK, and ASK

Chapter 5 Introduction to Data Communication

5.1 Model for data communication
5.2 TDM and PCM Frames
5.3 Digital carrier Systems and Multiplexing
 3. ASSESSMENT
Assessment consists of assignments, tests and quizzes and a term paper (60%) and a two to three hour end of
semester summative examination (40%).
Continuous assessment ……………………………………………………………………………60%
a. Term paper (including assignments and presentation) ………………………………………20%
b. Tests and quizzes ……………………………………………………………………….……40%
Final Exam ………………………………………………………………………………………..40%

4. TEXTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Text Book
[1]. Simon haykin: Communication System
References

[2]. Taub and Schilling: Principles of Communication Systems McGraw- Hill, 1999
[3]. Leon W. Couch II, “Digital and Analog Communication Systems”