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

  • The (second) online self-evaluation form is due by the end of Dec 13.
  • Information regarding the final exam [Posted @ 5:30PM on Nov 27; Updated @ 10AM on Dec 6]
    • Check this course website regularly for breaking news about the final.
    • Date: December 13, 2017
    • TIME: 9:00-12:00
    • ROOMs: BKD 2501-2, 2506
    • 10 pages (including the cover page)
      • To save time, read the cover page posted here before going into the exam room.
    • 18+1 = 19 questions. (10+6+5+4+2+15+10+8+2+6+4+3+4+4+6+6+3+1+1)
    • One A4 sheet allowed.
      • Use the returned study sheet from the midterm exam.
      • Add more formulas or information on the remaining side.
        • 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 sheet. (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.
        • 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): 21 (CH4) + 30 (CH5) + 28 (CH6) + 12 (CH7) + 8 (SEC8.1-8.3)
    • For your studying pleasure....
  • Post-midterm summary slides [Posted @ 5PM on Nov 7]
  • Slides for information about the midterm exam [Posted @ 1:30PM on Sep 27; Updated @ 4PM on Oct 9 and @ 2:30PM on Oct 10]
  • Information regarding the midterm exam [Posted @ 4PM on Sep 26]
    • Check this course website regularly for breaking news about the midterm.
    • Date: October 4, 2017 (Wednesday)
    • TIME: 12:00-14:00
    • ROOMs: BKD 3506, 3507, 3510
    • Information about the midterm exam:
      • 6 pages (including the cover page)
        • To save time, read the cover page (to be posted) here before going into the exam room.
      • 11+1 = 12 questions. (6+4+5+4+8+4+7+6+6+10+6+1 = 67 pt)
      • Cover all the materials that we discussed in class and practice in the HWs.
        • Material Distribution (score-wise): 26 (CH2) + 24(CH3+SEC4.1) + 16 (SEC4.2)
    • 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 will get it back before the final exam.)
      • 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.
    • For your studying pleasure....
    • Note: In case the course website is unavailable, some the files above were also uploaded to the SIIT Lecture Note System.
    • 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.
  • We also have a Line group.
  • Note that we also share the tutorial/make-up session (Wednesday, 09:00-10:20, BKD2601) with ECS315.
  • 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 1)
  2. HW 2 (Due: Sep 13)
  3. HW3 (Due: Sep 27)
  4. HW4 (Not Due)
    • Solution [Posted @ 3PM on Sep 26; Updated @ 9:30PM on Sep 29]
  5. Self-Evaluation Form (1) (Due: Oct 4)
  6. HW5 (Due: Nov 3)
  7. HW6 (Due: Nov 17)
  8. HW7 (Not Due)
  9. HW8 (Not Due)
  10. Self-Evaluation Form (2) (Due: Dec 13)

Calendar



Reading Assignment

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