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Spring 2009-2010
* ELE 486  

Digital Communications and Networks

Sergio Verdú

Historical overview of digital communications. Introductory information theory. Data compression. Error detection and correction code. Baseband transmission systems and optimum reception. Digital modulation and demodulation.

Sample reading list:
D. McKay, Information Theory (Cambridge University Press)

Reading/Writing assignments:
9-10 problem sets during the semester.

Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 25%
Final Exam - 45%
Problem set(s) - 30%

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
ELE 301 and ORF 309 are prerequisites. Familiarity with topics covered by ELE 485 is desirable..

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
42052 L01 11:00 am - 12:20 pm T Th   Friend Center of Engineering   202   Enrolled:7 Limit:15