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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Communications Circuits
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
EECT 2339 Communications Circuits
Division
Technology and Business
Department
Electronics Engineering Technology
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
A study of communications systems with emphasis on amplitude modulation,
frequency modulation, phase modulation, and digital pulse modulation. Discussion of
several types of modulators, demodulators, receivers, transmitters, and transceivers.
Laboratory realization of lecture topics.
Pre-Requisites
Credit for CETT 1403 and CETT 1425
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:4
Equated Pay Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
10/28/19
David Kucera
David Kucera
David Kucera
Paul J. Quinn
Paul J. Quinn
10/28/19
10/28/19
01/02/20
9/26/19
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
The following performance will be expected of any student completing this course with a passing grade. There is no
absolute time limit on the performance of these objectives, unless noted, but the grade received by the student will
depend, in part, on the relative speed and precision of the student's performance in these tasks. Where subjective
evaluations are indicated, the instructor will make these judgments based on his or her knowledge of the skills required
to place a graduate with the expectation of successful on-job performance.
The student will be expected to demonstrate understanding in the following in written examination or laboratory
demonstration:
Introduction to Communication systems
Elements of a communication system
Types of electronic communications
The electromagnetic spectrum
Amplitude Modulation
Principles Modulation index
Sidebands and frequency domain
Power distribution
Single Sideband
Amplitude Modulation Circuits
Modulators
Demodulators
Balanced Modulators
SSB Circuits
Frequency Modulation
Principles
Phase modulation
Sidebands and modulation index
FM vs. AM
FM with binary signals
Frequency modulation Circuits
Modulators
Phase modulators
Demodulators
Radio Transmitters
Power amplifiers
Impedance matching
Speech processing
Communication Receivers
Super heterodyne
Frequency Conversion
IFF selection and images Noise
Typical circuits
Transceivers and synthesizers
Antennas, Transmission lines
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Transmission lines Antenna fundamentals
Radio Frequency Wave propagation
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Describe the operation of communications receivers and transmitters
2. Measure and troubleshoot communications systems.
Methods of Assessment:
Outcomes 1,2 are assessed by:
Exams
Homework
Laboratory work
Quizzes
Reassessed in Capstone Experience: ELMT 2349 Final Project course.
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
An electronics text covering Communication Electronics. Example: Communication Electronics
by Frenzal
Calculator scientific with Sine, Cosine, Tangent capabilities
Suggested Course Maximum:
20 lecture, 20 laboratory
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Lecture facilities for 20 students. Laboratory facilities for 20 students must include 10 bench
positions each with a digital meter, logic probe, 50 MHz oscilloscope and probes, bread boarding facility with power
supply and signal generator, and a stock of basic circuit components.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Evaluation of Performance:
Course grades will be determined by the percentage of course objectives for which the student can demonstrate
mastery and by attendance. Mastery of course objectives will be determined by written examinations, physical soldering
exams, an attendance grade as described in the Departmental Policy handout, a daily work grade which will include
graded homework, graded laboratory work, and a comprehensive final exam.
Approximate Grade Evaluation Summary:
Major tests 60%
Attendance 10%
Lab reports, homework, and quizzes 15%
Final examination 15%
Grade Scale:
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90 to 100: A
80 to 89: B
70 to 79: C
60 to 69: D
0 to 59: F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist