Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Applied Science and Technology

Department of electrical and Electronics Engineering

Course Name Communication Theory 1

Course Code EEE 4106
Contact Hours 60
Credit Units 4

a) Course Description
This course introduces the student to the theory of communication systems, through the study
of communication models, signals and noise as part of communication in all its forms. Students
will also learn how to deal with noise in communication and noise reduction.

b) Course Objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to:
 Understand principles of signal transmission, filtering and modulation.
 Distinguish between different types of noise and transmission systems.
 Analyze characteristics of signals and effect of noise in communication systems

c) Course Content
NO TOPICS HRS
01 Introduction to electronic communication
 Types of electronic communication
 Modulation and multiplexing
 Bandwidth
02 Electronic Fundamentals for communications
 Gain, Attenuation
 Tuned circuits
 Filters
03 Amplitude modulation fundamentals
 Amplitude modulation concepts
 Sidebands and frequency domain
 Amplitude modulation power
04 Fundamentals of frequency modulation
 Basic principles of frequency modulation
 Modulation index and side bands
 Noise suppression effects of FM
05 Pulse modulation
 Analog and digital pulse modulation,
 Pulse-width modulation,
 Pulse code modulation,
 pulse position modulation,
 pulse amplitude modulation
 06 Noise in Communication Systems
 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR),
 Internal and external noise
 Noise in cascaded stages
 Noise reduction.
07 Signals and spectra;
 Energy Spectral Density of Deterministic
Signals,
 Power Spectral Density of Random Signals,
 Properties of Power Spectral Densities,
 The Spectral Estimation Problem.

Mode of Delivery
The course will be taught by using lectures, tutorials and assignments.

Assessment
Assignments, tests and final examination.

Course work (Assignment, tests) 40%

Final examination 60%
Total 100%

References Books
1. Louis E. Frenzel Jr. (2016) Principles of Electronic Communication Systems, fourth
Edition, McGraw Hill education, New York
2. Encyclopedia of Communication Theory by Stephen W, SAGE Publishers, 2005.
3. A First Look at Communication Theory by E. M. Griffin, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
4. Communication Systems, 4th Ed., Haykin, Wiley Publishers, 2006.