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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: