ENGR 078. Communication Systems

Theory and design principles of analog and digital communication systems are explored. Topics include frequency domain analysis of signals; signal transmission and filtering; random signals and noise; AM, PM, and FM signals; sampling and pulse modulation; digital signal transmission; PCM; coding; and information theory. Applications to practical systems such as television and data communications are covered.
Offered in the spring semester of alternate years.
Prerequisite: ENGR 012 or permission of the instructor.
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
Lab included.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Engineering
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