Module 01

Data and Digital

Communication

ENGR. JOEL D. MANACMUL

Department of Engineering and Architecture
Bataan Heroes College

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Course Information
Course Title : Data and Digital Communication
Program : Business & Technology
Course Code : ECE 423
Credit Units : 3 units
Pre-requisite/s :

Instructor Information
Name : Engr. Joel D. Manacmul
Contact Information
Contact Number : 09281421172
Facebook : Joel Manacmul
Email : hoel07@gmail.com

Course Description
In course students would understand what is the function of local area networks (LANs)
that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational of digital communication, computer layer and
security.

Intended Learning Outcomes

 Understand the concept communication, networks and internet
 Appreciate the significance of data communication and computer networks
 Explain LAN and WAN technologies, Protocols and Internet Applications
 Analyze, design, and apply IP Addressing schemes
 Define the important impact of Network Security to the industry.

Course Schedule

Week Topic

Week 1  Communication
o Historical Background
Module 1 o Application

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o Primary Resources and Operational Requirements

o Underpinning Theories of Communication Systems
 Fourier Representation of Signals and Systems
o The Fourier Transform
o Properties of the Fourier Transform
o Fourier Transforms of Periodic Signals
o Ideal Low-pass Filters
 Amplitude Modulation
o Amplitude Modulation
o Virtues, Limitations, and Modifications of Amplitude
Modulation
o Double Sideband-Suppressed Carrier Modulation

 Angle Modulation
o Basic Definitions
o Properties of Angle-Modulated Waves
o Relationship between PM and FM Waves
o Narrow-Band Frequency Modulation
Week 2 o Wide-Band Frequency Modulation
o Transmission Bandwidth of FM Waves
Module 2 o Generation of FM Waves
 Pulse Modulation: Transition from Analog to Digital
Communications
o Sampling Process
o Pulse-Amplitude Modulation
o Pulse-Position Modulation

MIDTERM ASSESSMENT

Week 3  Physical Layer and Media

o Data and Signals
Module 3 o Digital Transmission
o Analog Transmission
o Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing and Spreading
o Transmission Media
o Switching
o Using Telephone and Cable Networks for Data
Transmission
 Data Link Layer

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o Error Detection and Correction

o Data Link Control
o Multiple Access
o Wired LANs: Ethernet
o Wireless LANs

 Network Layer
o Network Layer: Logical Addressing
o Network Layer: Internet Protocol
Week 4 o Network Layer: Address Mapping, Error Reporting,
and Multicasting
Module 4 o Network Layer: Delivery, Forwarding, and Routing
 Transport Layer
o Process-to-Process Delivery: UDp, TCP, and SCTP
o Congestion Control and Quality of Service

 Application Layer
o Domain Name System
o Remote Logging, Electronic Mail, and File Transfer
Week 5 o WWW and HTTP
o Network Management: SNMP
Module 5 o Multimedia
 Security
o Cryptography
o Network Security

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Data and Digital Communication

Objectives:
Working on this module should help you to:
 Explain how modulation, signal works from data and digital communication perspective.
 Explain how network layer like protocols and internet application is the major key in data
and digital communication.
 Explain why physical layer and media is important ingredients in today’s technology
 Understand the needs of the any industry in today’s technology era, why network layer,
transport layer, application and security is the key element.

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Reference
Analog & Digital Communication 2nd Edition
By Simon Haykin | Michael Moher

Data Communications and Networking 4th Edition

By Behrouz A. Forouzan

Module 1: Communication
Historical Background

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