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UQU Programs
Computer Engineering and Networks

Data Communications

CEN2502
4 hours English

Data Communications

Data Communications
CEN1701 Signals and Systems
4 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Data Communications, Data Networks, and the Internet / Data Communications and Networking, Networks and data communication, A Communications Model, Data Communications, Networks, Data Transmission
2 Transmission Media / Guided Media: Twisted Pair Cable (e.g., telephony, Ethernet), Coaxial Cable (e.g., cable TV), Fiber Optic Communication (e.g., high-speed internet, data centers) / Unguided Media: Radio Communication (e.g., AM/FM, two-way radios), Microwave Communication (e.g., satellite links, point-to-point communication), Infrared Communication (e.g., remote controls, short-range communication), Free-Space Optical Communication (e.g., laser communication), Terrestrial Communication Systems vs. Non-Terrestrial Communication Systems, Characteristics and applications of media types
3 Signals, Signal Representations, and Transmission of Signals / Analog and digital signals: Characteristics and representations, Signal Transmission Through a Linear Time-Invariant System, Composite signals and their frequency components, Signal Energy and Energy Spectral Density, Signal Power and Power Spectral Density
4 Analog Data Communications / Baseband Versus Carrier Communications, Double-Sideband Amplitude (DSA) Modulation, Amplitude Modulation (AM), Bandwidth-Efficient Amplitude Modulations, FM And PM, / Bandwidth Analysis of Angle Modulations, Frequency Conversion and Superheterodyne Receivers
5 Digitization of Analog Source Signals / Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Digital Telephony: PCM In T1 Systems, Digital Multiplexing Hierarchy, Differential Pulse Code Modulation (DPCM), Delta Modulation (DM), Vocoders and Video Compression, Parallel vs. serial transmission / An Overview of Signal Encoding Techniques (Stallings, Ch5): Digital Data, Digital Signals; Digital Data, Analog Signals; Analog Data, Digital Signals
6 Principles of Digital Data Transmission / Digital Communication Systems: Line coding, block coding, Pulse Shaping, Scrambling, Digital Receivers and Regenerative Repeaters / Eye Diagrams, PAM: M-ARY BASEBAND SIGNALING, Digital Carrier Systems: ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, M-ary Digital Carrier Modulation
7 Bandwidth Utilization and Multiplexing / Multiplexing techniques: Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) / Spreading techniques: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
8 Data Communication System Design Challenges / Communication Systems, Design challenges: channel distortions and noises, message sources, channel effect, signal to noise ratio, and capacity, digital source coding and error correction coding
9 Lab work
1.1 Mapped to: K1

An ability to identify and explain the broad in-depth knowledge and comprehension of concepts, principles, theories, processes, methodologies, and procedures in the domain of data communications

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides Reading assignments
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Written exams, Home assignments Oral questions
2.1 Mapped to: S1 (S1 in ABET)

Cognitive Skills: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in the domain of data communications

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides Reading assignments Problem solving practice Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Written exams Home assignments Oral questions
2.2 Mapped to: S3

An ability to develop & conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions in the domain of data communications.

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Perform experiments Application development using hardware development boards Data analysis Data interpretation Problem solving through programming Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Projects Written exams Home assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S4 (S3 in ABET)

Communication Skills: an ability to communicate effectively in the domain of data communication

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Written assignments or project reports Oral presentations
3.1 Mapped to: V1 (S4 in ABET)

Values: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Discussion on how to make informed judgments in a given engineering situation, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Assessment of informed judgments through written assignments or project reports or oral presentations
3.2 Mapped to: V2 (S7 in ABET)

Autonomy: An ability to acquire new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Design activities through problem-based learning Design examples Open-ended design tasks Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides Reading assignments Problem solving Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Projects Written exam Home assignments Oral presentations
3.3 Mapped to: V3 (S7 in ABET)

Responsibility: an ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Discussion on various aspects of teamwork such as: (1) how to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective (2) how the group shares responsibilities and makes decisions together to foster collaboration Classroom lectures PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: Project breakdown structure Minutes of meeting
Assessment
Weight
Assignments and/or quizzes
10%
Midterm Exam(s)
20%
Project
15%
Lab Work
15%
Lab Exam
10%
Final Exam
30%
Total
100%