ECE 6420 - Digital Communication

Credits: (3)
This course provides an in-depth coverage of the theory, analysis, and design of digital communications systems with an emphasis on advanced topics related to wired, wireless data communication and the physical networking layer. Topics include QPSK, QAM, PAM, CSMA/CD, SONET, ADSL, and/or MACAW. Spread spectrum concepts such as FHSS, DSSS, OFDM, MIMO and/or cooperative communication techniques may be included. Students will develop Matlab based models to emulate the concepts. The course will include group projects as well as individual assignments. The course would be beneficial particularly to students who are interested in doing work/research in fields related to communications, networks, and signal processing. Prerequisite: ECE 3210 and MATH 3410.