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2009-2010 University Catalog

ECE 460 - Communication and Information Theory

Credits: 3
Topics include review of important concepts from signals and systems theory and probability theory; Gaussian processes and power spectral density; digital transmission through additive white Gaussian channels; sampling and pulse code modulation; analog signal transmission and reception using amplitude, frequency and phase modulation; and affects of noise on analog communication systems.

Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in ECE 220 and STAT 346 Introduction to analog and digital communications.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0