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2016-2017 University Catalog

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ECE 460 - Communication and Information Theory

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
Offered by Electrical and Computer Engineering

Introduction to analog and digital communications. 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.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECE 220 and STAT 346.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring

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ECE 460 - Communication and Information Theory