| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Communications | EEM 429 | 7 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Precondition Courses | EEM 108 , EEM 335 |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. AŞKIN DEMİRKOL |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. AŞKIN DEMİRKOL, |
| Course Assistants | Res.Asst. Burhan Baraklı |
| Course Category | Field Proper Education |
| Course Objective | The objective of this course, which is the first undergraduate level course about communication systems, is to introduce the fundamental concepts required for analysis and design of communication systems |
| Course Content | Amplitude modulation (AM), single side band modulation (SSB), vestigial side band modulation (VSB), frequency modulation (FM), radio and television systems, effects of noise on amplitude and angle modulation systems, phase lock loop (PLL) circuits. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obtaining a working knowledge on amplitude modulation | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| 2 | Understanding single side band modulation | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| 3 | Investigating vestigial side band modulation | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| 4 | Understanding frequency and phase modulation | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| 5 | Discussing the effects of noise on amplitude and frequency modulation systems | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| 6 | Evaluating carrier frequency and phase estimation by using phase lock loop circuits | Lecture, Drilland Practice, Demonstration, Simulation, Case Study, | Testing, Homework, Project / Design, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brief review of continuous-time Fourier series and transform | |
| 2 | Sampling of bandlimited signals and representation of bandpass signals | |
| 3 | Amplitude modulation, double side band suppressed carrier modulation | |
| 4 | Single side band modulation, vestigial side band modulation | |
| 5 | Generating a frequency modulated signal | |
| 6 | Reconstructing a frequency modulated signal | |
| 7 | FM and AM radio systems | |
| 8 | Black and white, and color television principles | |
| 9 | Black and white, and color television principles continued | |
| 10 | Probability and random variables, random processes | |
| 11 | Frequency domain representation of random processes, Gauss and white processes | |
| 12 | Effects of noise on linear modulation systems | |
| 13 | Carrier frequency and pahse estimation by using phase lock loop, effects of noise on angle modulation systems | |
| 14 | Several applications (presentations of final projects) |
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| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 2 | Ability to identify formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | |||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | ||||||
| 4 | Ability to devise, select, and use modem techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | ||||||
| 5 | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | X | |||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | ||||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | ||||||
| 9 | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | ||||||
| 10 | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | ||||||
| 11 | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practice on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | ||||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 70 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 2. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 1. Ödev | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 50 |
| 1. Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Oral Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Performance Task (Laboratory) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 132 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 5.28 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||