COMMUNICATIONS-1_PRINCIPLES-OF-COMMUNICATION-SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATIONS-1_PRINCIPLES-OF-COMMUNICATION-SYSTEMS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Course Syllabus
Second Semester, School Year 2024 – 2025
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GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
In line with the Isabela State University’s vision and mission to be the University of first The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering programs shall be able to:
choice, the College of Engineering is tasked to: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering
problems;
1. Provide quality education and training in engineering disciplines, ensuring that 2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. 3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
2. Promote innovative research that addresses real-world challenges and constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
contributes to advancements in technology and engineering practices. safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
3. Foster partnerships with industry to enhance curriculum relevance, provide 4. Function on multidisciplinary teams;
internship opportunities, and promote knowledge transfer. 5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
4. Instill a sense of responsibility in students regarding sustainable engineering 6. Apply professional and ethical responsibility;
practices and ethical considerations in their work. 7. Communicate effectively;
5. Engage with communities through outreach programs, service projects, and 8. Identify the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental
initiatives that apply engineering solutions to societal problems. and societal context;
6. Encourage continuous professional development and lifelong learning among 9. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
students and alumni to adapt to the evolving engineering landscape. 10. Apply knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice;
12. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles as a member and leader
in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environment; and
13. Apply knowledge of electronics engineering in at least one specialized field of
electronics engineering practice.
Course Description
Bandwidth, filters, linear modulation, angle modulation, phase locked loop, pulse modulation, multiplexing techniques, noise analysis, and radio transmitters and receivers.
Prerequisite/s : Co-requisite Electronics 2
Course Mapping:
Course Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Institutional Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 P13 Cm IFK Cp CEL LL
1. Conceptualize and analyze a communication DA DA DA D D D D
system
2. Solve problems on communication circuits D D D D D DA DA
and subsystems
Legend: I – Legend: I – Introduce, D – Demonstrate, DA – Develop & Apply
COURSE LEARNING PLAN
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LEARNING LEARNING CONTENT (Written Work/ TOOL/
ATTRIBUTE OUTCOMES OUTCOMES AND REFERENCES
OUTCOMES Performance INSTRUMENT LEC LAB
LEARNING (Instructional Task/Major (e.g., rubric,
ACTIVITY Materials) Exam) scale, etc.)
Cp, CEL PO6 CLO1 - Discuss the Orientation Brainstorm Laptop Group Rubrics for 1
PO7 institutional A. Vision and Mission of Reflective Multimedia Presentation Group
outcomes (IO), vision the University Discussion Projector Presentation
and mission of the B. Quality Policy
University, the goals C. Institutional Outcomes Presentation of
of the college D. Goals of the College slides, VMGO,
(VMGO), program E. Program Learning IO, PLO, ILO,
learning outcomes Outcomes CLO, Course
(PLO), intended F. Course Overview and Overview and
learning outcomes Requirements Requirements,
(ILO) and course G. Grading Scheme Grading
learning outcome H. Classroom Policies Scheme and
(CLO) Classroom
- Formulate learning Policies
activities that align
directly with the IO,
VMGO, PLO and CLO.
Cm, IFK PO1 CLO1 • Identify and list the Unit I Lecture Laptop • Quiz • Rubrics 3 8
PO7 CLO2 fundamental Introduction to Method Multimedia • Problem
PO8 components of Communications Systems Projector Set/Seatwor
PO9 communication Problem- k/Assignme
systems (e.g., • The Communication Based Module nt
transmitter, channel, Process: Transmitter, Learning
receiver). Channel, and Receiver
• Explain the • Types of Collaborativ
differences between Communication e Learning
analog and digital Systems: Analog vs.
communication Digital Cooperative
systems. Learning
• Demonstrate how a
basic
communication
system works
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through a simple
diagram or model. Laboratory • Laboratory
Exercise Exercise
Experiment 1:
For the Lab
Activity Passive, Active Filters,
• Identify the purpose Tuned Circuits
and types of filters
(low-pass, high-
pass, band-pass, and
band-stop).
• Explain the role of
passive and active
filters in signal
processing and
frequency selection
in communication
systems.
• Design and
implement passive
and active filters and
tuned circuits, and
demonstrate their
effect on
communication
signals.
Cm, IFK, Cp PO1 CLO1 • Define and Unit II • Interactive • PowerPoint • Quiz • Rubrics 4
PO2 CLO2 categorize different Noise instruction presentation • Problem
PO5 types of noise in • Sources of Noise in and Set/Seatwor
PO11 communication Communication facilitated k/Assignme
systems (e.g., Systems discussion nt
thermal, shot, and • Methods for Noise • Lecture
impulse noise). Reduction and Management • Discussio
• Describe the impact n/
of noise on signal
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quality and the Brainstor
importance of the ming
signal-to-noise ratio • Inquiry-
(SNR). based
• Evaluate methods approach
for noise reduction and
in communication
circuits and assess
their effectiveness in
improving system
performance.
Cm, IFK, Cp PO1 CLO1 • Define amplitude Unit III • Interactive • PowerPoint • Quiz • Rubrics 4 4
PO2 CLO2 modulation (AM) Amplitude Modulation instruction presentation • Problem
PO7 and the concept of • Basic Principles of and Set/Seatwor
PO11 the modulation Amplitude Modulation facilitated k/Assignme
index. • Amplitude Modulation discussion nt
• Describe the Circuit Design and • Lecture
frequency spectrum Applications • Discussio
of an AM signal and n/
explain the function Brainstor
of sidebands. ming
• Construct a basic • Inquiry-
amplitude based
modulation circuit approach
and observe its and
operation in
modulating signals.
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LEARNING (Instructional Task/Major (e.g., rubric,
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• Examine the effects • Inquiry-
of bandwidth on FM based
signal transmission approach
and calculate and
required bandwidth
using Carson's rule.
• Laboratory • Laboratory
Exercise Exercise
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amplitude
modulation.
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• Compare different • Inquiry-
digital modulation based
techniques in terms approach
of efficiency, and
bandwidth
requirements, and
resilience to noise.
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Cm, IFK, PO3 CLO1 • Identify various Unit X • Interactive • PowerPoint • Quiz • Rubrics 7.5 5
Cp, LL PO8 CLO2 broadband Broadband instruction presentation • Problem
PO11 technologies and Communication System and Set/Seatwor
their core principles, facilitated k/Assignme
such as DSL, cable, • Overview of Broadband discussion nt
and fiber. Technologies and • Lecture
• Describe the Standards • Discussio
significance of • Challenges in n/
broadband in Broadband Network Brainstor
modern Design and ming
communication Implementation • Inquiry-
infrastructure. based
• Design a basic approach
layout for a and
broadband
communication
system, addressing
key challenges like
bandwidth
allocation and
network congestion..
Course Requirements:
• Submission of Problems sets
• Must successfully earn at least 60% of the highest possible raw scores on all the major exams and assessment tasks
• Must actively participate in all learning activities.
• Should be able to assemble and submit a functional superheterodyne receiver.
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