Synopsis

This course introduces the fundamental elements of analog and digital communication systems. The focus will be on the mathematical analysis of the signals and basic building blocks of communication systems. Performance of digital communication systems in the presence of noise will be discussed towards the end. The skills and knowledge gained from this class are essential for other advanced communication courses such as, data communications, computer network, digital communication systems, and mobile communication.

Announcements

  • Information regarding the final exam [Posted @ 10AM on Dec 8; Updated @ 5PM on Dec 14]
    • Check this course website regularly for breaking news about the final.
    • Date: December 21, 2016
    • TIME: 13:30-16:30
    • ROOMs: BKD 3207 & 3214
    • 11 pages (including the cover page)
      • To save time, read the cover page posted here before going into the exam room.
    • 15+1 = 16 questions. (11+5+5+7+13+6+10+2+10+6+6+6+3+5+4+1)
    • One A4 sheet allowed.
      • Use the returned study sheet from the midterm exam.
      • Add more formulas or information on the remaining side (or in the remaining space(s)).
        • Basically, you have one whole page for the final exam.
        • Q: Can I make a brand new study sheet?
          A: No.
          However, if you think the old one is in a bad shape (falling apart), you can use a photocopy of your own. (Reduction in size is not allowed though)
        • Q: What can I do if I lose my study sheet?
          A: Dr.Prapun may be able to print out a scanned copy for you. (The writing won’t be as crisp as the original one but it’s better than nothing.) Otherwise, see below.
        • Q: I think the midterm study sheet (and the thing I wrote on it) is cursed (making me get poor score); I don’t want to see or use anything on it anymore. What can I do?
          A: You may bring a brand new sheet for the final exam. However, you can only use one side of it.
      • Same rules as the midterm:
        • Must be hand-written in your own handwriting.
        • No small pieces of paper notes glued/attached on top of it.
        • Indicate your name and ID on the upper right corner of the sheet (in portrait orientation).
        • Do not modify (,e.g., add/underline/highlight) content on the sheet inside the exam room.
        • Submit your A4 sheet with your exam.
      • Violating the above instructions will cost you 10 pt.
    • Cover all the materials that we discussed in class and practice in the HWs.
      • Material Distribution (score-wise): 25.5 (CH4) + 21.5 (CH5) + 24 (CH6) + 10 (CH7) + 11 (CH8) + 3 (CH9)
    • For your studying pleasure....
  • Information regarding midterm exam
    • Result Announcement [Posted @ 8PM on Oct 20]
    • Check this course website regularly for breaking news about the midterm.
    • Date: 12 Oct 2016
    • TIME: 13:30-16:30
    • Room: BKD 2506 and 2501-2
    • 8 pages + cover page
      • To save time, read the cover page posted here before going into the exam room.
    • 14+1 = 15 questions. (7+3+7+3+5+5+30+3+6+4+14+4+5+3+1)
    • Closed book. Closed notes.
    • (1 pt) One A4 page allowed.
      • Must be hand-written in your own handwriting.
      • No small pieces of paper notes glued/attached on top of it.
      • Indicate your name and ID on the upper right corner of the sheet (in portrait orientation).
      • Do not modify (,e.g., add/underline/highlight) content on the sheet inside the exam room.
      • Make sure that another side is blank. This will be used for the final exam.
      • Submit your A4 sheet with your exam. (You can get it back from me after the midterm is graded.)
      • Q: I don't need any formulas. What should I do?
        A: Bring in and submit a blank sheet of paper with your name and ID. Note that you can still only use one side on the final exam.
      • Violating the above instructions will cost you 10 pt.
    • Basic SIIT-approved calculators, e.g,. FX-991MS, are permitted, but borrowing is not allowed.
    • Cover all the materials that we discussed in class and practice in the HWs.
      • Material Distribution (score-wise): 18 (CH2) + 19 (CH3) + 34 (Sec 4.1) + 18 (Sec 4.2) + 7 (Sec 4.3) + 3 (Sec 5.1)
    • For your studying pleasure....
      • All pre-midterm annotated notes combined in one pdf file.
      • All pre-midterm HWs and their solutions
        • Checked HWs can be picked up in front of the EC office on the 6th floor.
      • All pre-midterm exercises and their solutions
      • All pre-midterm slides
      • Sample Exam: This is an actual exam from 2011.
        • May not be a good example of the exam we will have this year because it covered quite different topics.
          • You may skip 7, 9b, 10b, 11.
            • Q12 may be quite difficult without further in-class discussion but it is still doable.
          • The HWs and their solutions may provide better sample questions.
      • For those who have already obtained the textbook [C&C], this table gives the corresponding positions (if any) in the textbook that correspond to the material dfiscussed in class.
  • During Sep 7 - Sep 15, we will have only the afternoon lectures.
  • Note that we also share the tutorial session (Firday, 09:00-10:20, BKD3510) with ECS315.
    Do not register for this class if you are not available during that time slot.
  • This site can be accessed via prapun.com/ecs332
  • Welcome to ECS332! Feel free to look around this site.

General Information

Handouts and Course Material

Problem Set

  1. HW 1 (Due: Sep 2)
  2. HW 2 (Due: Sep 9)
  3. HW3 (Due: Sep 16)
  4. HW4 (Due: Sep 30)
    • Typo: Although it is quite obvious which figure should be used with which part of the questions, the references to figures in the assignment are wrong. Please change 3.x to 4.x.
  5. HW5 (Not Due)
  6. Self-Evaluation Form (Due: Oct 12)
  7. HW6 (Due: Nov 4)
  8. HW7 (Due: Nov 11)
  9. HW8 (Due: Nov 25)
  10. HW9 (Due: Dec 2)
  11. HW10 (Due: Dec 7)
  12. Self-Evaluation Form (2) (Due: Dec 21)

Calendar



Reading Assignment

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