Philadelphia University
Faculty of Engineering - Department of Communications and
Electronics Engineering
Course Information
Title: Analog Communications (650420)
Prerequisite: Probability & Random Variables, Signals and Systems (650364) (0650320)
Credit 3 credit hours (16 weeks per semester, approximately 44 contact hours)
Hours:
"Communication Systems,” Simon Haykin, 5th Ed., John Wiley, 2010".
Textbook:
- “Digital and Analog Communication Systems “ L. Couch, 6th Ed., Prentice-
Hall, 2002.
- “Analog and Digital Communication Systems “ Martin Rodin, Prentice-
References:
Hall, 1991.
- “Introduction to Communication Systems “ F. Stremler, Addison Wisley
Company, Inc., 1990.
The course introduces the Continuous-Wave Modulation Techniques,
Catalog Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), FM Stereo Multiplexing, and
Description Superhetrodyne Receiver, Noise in AM and FM receivers, Sampling Theorem,
: Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM).
Course Topics
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should:
week Topics
Introduction to Communication Systems, Communication Channels,
1, 2, 3
Bandwidth Definitions, Filters and Modulation Process.
Amplitude Modulation (AM), Double Sideband-Suppressed Carrier
(DSB-SC), Costas Receiver, QAM, Filtering of Sidebands, Single
4,5,6,7
Sideband (SSB), Vestigial Sideband (VSB), Frequency – Division
Multiplexing (FDM).
Angle Modulation (Frequency Modulation & Phase Modulation),
8,9 FM Modulation and Demodulation Methods, FM stereo
multiplexing, Superhetrodyne Receiver.
10,11 Noise in Analog Modulation (AM and FM) receivers.
Sampling Theorem, Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), Pulse
12,13,14 Position Modulation (PPM), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Time
Division Multiplexing (TDM).
15 Course Project Discussion
16 Final Exam
Course Learning Outcomes and Relation to ABET Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to:
1. Understanding Wave Modulation (AM, DSB-SC, SSB, VSB, PM and FM) and [a,e]
the advantages of each type of modulation, implementation and practical design.
2. Apply the principle of modulation over Frequency Division Multiplexing [e ]
(FDM), FM Stereo Multiplexing, and Superhetrodyne Receiver.
3. Compare different modulation types in term of noise at the channel input and [e]
output and hence evaluate the noise effect by finding the figure of merit.
4. Design a communication system [c]
5. Evaluate and modify a communication system according to different application [ a,c]
requirements
Assessment Instruments:
Evaluation of students’ performance (final grade) will be based on the following categories:
Exams: Two written exams will be given. Each will cover about 4-weeks of
lectures
Quizzes: 10-minute quizzes will be given to the students during the semester.
These quizzes will cover material discussed during the previous
lecture(s).
Homework: Problem sets will be given to students. Homework should be solved
individually and submitted before the due date.
Copying homework is forbidden, any student caught copying the
homework or any part of the homework will receive zero mark for
that homework
Participation: Questions will be asked during lecture and the student is assessed
based on his/her response
Final Exam: The final exam will cover all the class material.
Grading policy:
First Exam 20%
Second Exam 20%
Homework, Quizzes and participation 20%
Final Exam 40%
Total: 100%
Attendance policy:
Absence from classes and/or tutorials shall not exceed 15%. Students who exceed the 15% limit
without a medical or emergency excuse, acceptable to and approved by the Dean of the relevant
college/faculty, shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a mark of zero
for the course. If the excuse is approved by the Dean, the student shall be considered to have
withdrawn from the course.
February, 2017
