Class News and Notes

	All Quiz dates have been posted on WebCT and in the Exam section.
	All problem sets have been posted along with the dates in the Homework section.
	Project is due July 12, 2002.

Class Information

Instructor: Dr. Julie A. Dickerson

	Office: 3123 Coover Hall, (515) 294-7705
	E-mail: julied@iastate.edu
	Schedule, Office Hours: None contact Ben Graubard.

Course Facilitator: Ben Graubard

	Office: Howe Hall
	E-mail: bgraubar@iastate.edu
	Office Hours: Arranged

Course notes and video streaming available at WEB CT (must be a registered student to access)

Course Description and Syllabus

Grading Policy

Textbook: B.P. Lathi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Third Edition, Oxford University Press, 1998, ISBN 0-19-511009

Reference Texts:

	S. Haykin, Communication Systems, Third Edition, John Wiley, 1994
	Leon W. Couch II, Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Sixth Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2001
	Bernard Sklar, Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2001.

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to expose the student to introductory material relating to communication systems. Following a brief review of linear systems theory, we will develop the theoretical basis and tools necessary for understanding and analyzing communication systems. We will then discuss numerous continuous-wave and pulse modulation techniques.

Links to Communications Websites

	Bluetooth One of two competing standards for multimedia wireless communications systems.
	802.11 Wireless Communications Specification Page - Information about the IEEE 802.11 specifications for wireless communication (also known as Wi-Fi)
	Tutorials on Communications
	IEEE Communications Society - A good source of information on academic conferences and publications.

Page last updated 26 June, 2002