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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05160608 Communication Engineering 3 Spring 6 3+0+2 4 6
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Asst. Prof. Hüseyin Oktay Altun
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Muharrem Selim CAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Basic concepts of communication, sampling theorem, Nyquist criterion, modulation types: Pulse amplitude modulation, pulse code modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation, quantization, differential pulse code modulation. Basicband data transmission: Intersymbol interference, Nyquist channel, band efficiency. Point space analysis, error analysis. Binary digital modulation types: Dual amplitude shift keying, binary frequency and phase shift keying, Data compression techniques; Hamming encoding, Huffman encoding, OSI layer, LAN / MAN technology.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to teach basic concepts of communication, modulation types, analog and digital communication techniques and data communication.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Solid knowledge base in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering-related subjects, along with the ability to solve complex engineering problems using this knowledge. 4
P2 Ability to identify, describe, mathematically express, and solve challenging engineering problems; the capability to select and utilize appropriate analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. 3
P3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements within real-world constraints and conditions; using current design techniques to achieve this goal. 5
P4 Ability to develop, prefer, and utilize current techniques and tools for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering applications; proficiency in effectively utilizing information technologies. 3
P5 Ability to plan experiments, conduct them, collect data, analyze and interpret results regarding complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Evaluates communication systems with their general characteristics P.1.73 1
O2 Evaluates the basic structure of data transmission in communication technique P.2.70 1
O3 Understands the necessary information about communication system architecture P.3.16 1
O4 Learns the sampling theorem and pulse modulation types P.4.31 1
O5 Understands the necessary knowledge about line coding and digital modulation techniques P.3.17 1
O6 Gains skills in error rate analysis and channel coding in digital communication systems P.5.21 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Basic concepts of communication
2 Sampling theorem, Nyquist criterion
3 Sampling theorem, Nyquist criterion
4 Sampling theorem, Nyquist criterion
5 Modulation types: Pulse amplitude modulation, pulse code modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation, quantization, differential pulse code modulation.
6 Modulation types: Pulse amplitude modulation, pulse code modulation, amplitude modulation, phase modulation, quantization, differential pulse code modulation.
7 Basicband data transmission: Intersymbol interference, Nyquist channel, band efficiency.
8 Basicband data transmission: Intersymbol interference, Nyquist channel, band efficiency.
9 Point space analysis, error analysis.
10 Binary digital modulation types: Dual amplitude shift keying, binary frequency and phase shift keying
11 Binary digital modulation types: Dual amplitude shift keying, binary frequency and phase shift keying
12 Data compression techniques Hamming coding, Huffman coding
13 OSI layer
14 LAN / MAN technology
Textbook or Material
Resources Communication Engineering Systems, John G. Proakis
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 25 25
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 6 6
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 14 2 28
Project 1 8 8
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 181
Total Work Load / 30 6,03
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
O1 Evaluates communication systems with their general characteristics 4 - - - -
O2 Evaluates the basic structure of data transmission in communication technique - 4 - - -
O3 Understands the necessary information about communication system architecture - - 4 - -
O4 Understands the necessary knowledge about line coding and digital modulation techniques - - 5 - -
O5 Learns the sampling theorem and pulse modulation types - - - 3 -
O6 Gains skills in error rate analysis and channel coding in digital communication systems - - - - 3