College of Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering

Course Syllabus

Course Title
Telecommunication Systems I

Course Code
0402346

Fall Semester, 2021 / 2022

 Course Syllabus

Course Title Telecommunication Systems I

Course Code 0402346

Credit Hours 3

Pre-requisite(s) 0402240 (Signals and systems), 0402241 Random Signal Theory

- Fourier Series and Fourier Transform.

Pre-requisite - Linear Time Invariant systems (Continuous and Discrete)
(Topics) - Basics of Electrical and Electronic Circuits.
- Introduction to Random Signal Theory.

Semester Fall Year 2021-2022

Instructors Name Prof. Qassim Nasir

Office Location W9-

Tel. No. 06-5050962

Email nasir@@sharjah.ac.ae

Lecture Times

Office Hours MS Team Or in Office

Course Description (as in the catalogue):

Introduction to communications systems, Introduction to signals and systems, Amplitude Modulation
Techniques (AM-LC, DSBSC, SSB, VSB and FDM). Frequency Modulation Techniques (NBFM, WBFM),
Sampling, PCM, Pulse Modulation (PAM, PCM, TDM), Introduction to Digital Communication
modulations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the basic blocks of a communication system and their role.
2. Represent amplitude modulation signals and systems mathematically and graphically.
3. Represent angle modulation signals and systems mathematically and graphically.
4. Quantify the performance of analog-to-digital conversion in telecommunication systems.
5. Distinguish digital modulation techniques and their performance.

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 Alignment of Course Student Learning Outcomes to Program Student Learning Outcomes
Program SLOs
(1) Identify, formulate, and solve complex
engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and
mathematics
(6) Develop and conduct appropriate
experimentation, analyze and interpret data,
and use engineering judgement to draw
conclusions
- (2) Apply engineering design to produce
solutions that meet specified needs with
consideration of public health, safety, and
welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
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Course SLOs
- Identify the basic blocks of a
communication system and their role.
- Represent amplitude modulation signals
and systems mathematically and
graphically.
- Represent angle modulation signals and
systems mathematically and graphically.
- Quantify the performance of analog-to-
digital conversion in telecommunication
systems.
- Distinguish digital modulation techniques
and their performance.
- Represent amplitude modulation signals
and systems mathematically and
graphically.
- Represent angle modulation signals and
systems mathematically and graphically.
- Quantify the performance of analog-to-
digital conversion in telecommunication
systems.
- Distinguish digital modulation techniques
and their performance.
- Represent amplitude modulation signals
and systems mathematically and
graphically.
- Represent angle modulation signals and
systems mathematically and graphically.
- Quantify the performance of analog-to-
digital conversion in telecommunication
systems.
- Distinguish digital modulation techniques
and their performance.
Weekly Distribution of Course Topics/Contents

Week Topic Comments* Course SLO

1. Introduction to telecommunication Identify the basic blocks of a
systems communication system and
their role.
2. Amplitude (Linear) Modulation - DSB- Represent amplitude
SC modulation signals and
systems mathematically and
graphically.

3. Amplitude ( Linear) Modulation -DSB- Represent amplitude

TC modulation signals and
systems mathematically and
graphically.

4. Amplitude ( Linear) Modulation –SSB, Represent amplitude

QAM and VSB modulation signals and
systems mathematically and
graphically.

5. Angle Modulation -FM and PM Represent angle modulation

6. signals and systems
mathematically and
graphically.

7. FM Generation and Demodulation Represent angle modulation

8. signals and systems
mathematically and
graphically.

9. Sampling - PAM Quantify the performance of

analog-to-digital conversion
in telecommunication
systems.

10. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Quantify the performance of

analog-to-digital conversion
in telecommunication
systems.

11. Principles of Digital Data Transmission

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 Week Topic Comments* Course SLO
12. Distinguish digital
modulation techniques and
their performance.

13. M-ary Digital Modulation and Signal Distinguish digital

14. Constellations modulation techniques and
their performance.

15. Revision
16. Final Exam
* In the comments, you can add the relevant chapter or notes, etc.

Students’ Assessment:
Students are assessed as follows:

Assessment Tool(s)** Date Weight (%)

Coursework (quizzes) 25
Midterm TBA 30
Final TBA 45
Total 100
** You can modify / add other tools relevant to the course.

Course Outcome Assessment Plan:

Teaching/Learning Assessment Performance

Course LOs
Method(s) Tool(s) Indicators
Identify the basic blocks of a communication - Lectures - Quizzes
system and their role. - Tutorials - Exams
Represent amplitude modulation signals and - Lectures - Quizzes
systems mathematically and graphically. - Tutorials - Exams

Represent angle modulation signals and - Lectures - Quizzes

systems mathematically and graphically. - Tutorials - Exams

Quantify the performance of analog-to-digital - Lectures - Quizzes

conversion in telecommunication systems. - Tutorials - Exams

Distinguish digital modulation techniques and - Lectures - Quizzes

their performance. - Tutorials - Exams

Teaching and Learning Resources:

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Text Book(s):
Lathi, B. P. and Ding, Z. (2009). Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems. 4th Edition.
Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-538493-2

Recommended Readings:
- Carlson, Crilly and Rutledge. (2009). Communication Systems. 5th Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-
0073380407.
- Haykin, S. (2010). Communication Systems. 5th Edition. Simon John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 978-0-470-
16996-4.

Other Resources:
Computer Usage: MATLAB/Simulink is an essential software that should be used in many cases to
illustrate various concepts.

Attendance policy:
Attendance is compulsory. A student missing 10% of the total allocated course hours will receive 1st
warning notice and a student missing 15% will receive 2nd warning notice. A student missing 20% will
be forced to withdraw (in accordance with the university regulations).

Plagiarism/Cheating:
Students are expected to do their own work. You are allowed to work on assignments in teams only if
specified by the instructor. In other words, students are encouraged to communicate about general
principles of the course, but all assigned homework must be done on an individual basis. The instructor
is available to provide any assistance that you may need. Cheating is considered a serious offense by
the university. You should be aware of the severe penalty for cheating (refer to the student code of
conduct published in the university catalogue).

Notes:
Exams/Quizzes
- It is reasonable to expect a quiz every week. Quizzes may be given during theory class.
- Make-ups for exams are firmly discouraged if you miss a quiz because of a valid approved excuse, that
quiz will simply not be counted towards your average quiz grade.

Others
- Useful course information will be posted on the blackboard. Please visit regularly
- Switch off your mobile phones before coming to class.
- No cheating will be tolerated, whether it is caught in homework assignments or exams.
- Attendance will be monitored per university regulations.