EEE306 Digital CommunicationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EEE306
Course Name: Digital Communication
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 2 4 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM KIVANÇ TÜRELİ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM KIVANÇ TÜRELİ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To introduce the fundamental principles of digital communication to the student so that they may analyze and design digital communication systems.
Course Content: Sampling, quantization, line coding, digital modulation techniques, M-ary data transmission systems, data transmission in additive white Gaussian noise channels, data transmission with intersymbol interference, spread spectrum communication systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to accurately sample and quantize an analog signal.
2) To be able to analyze basic digital modulation methods.
3) C. To be able to represent digital modulation schemes using basic signal space concepts and to be able to design modulation schemes using the geometric representation of signals.
4) To be able to analyze vector channels, correlation receivers and calculate the probability of error.
5) Laboratuvar deneylerinin sonuçlarını raporlama teknikleri kullanarak sunabilmek.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to function in a team to perform communication experiments.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to digital communication, sampling
2) Pulse amplitude modulation, pulse position modulation
3) Quantization, pulse code modulation
4) Line codes, delta modulation
5) Baseband pulses
6) Matched filter detection
7) Probability of error due to noise
8) Intersymbol interference, eye pattern
9) Band-pass transmission of digital signals, PSK,FSK
9) Band-pass transmission of digital signals, PSK,FSK
10) FSK detection
11) M-ary data transmission systems, QPSK
12) Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
13) Spread spectrum communication systems
14) Various applications

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: MODERN DIGITAL AND ANALOG COMMUNICATION, B.P. Lathi, Zhi Ding.
References: Yok (None)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 2
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 1
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) 1
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. 1
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 1
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 10 % 20
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 10 2 20
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 181