Communication Systems HS 2011

5th Semester, D-ITET, 6 credits

Course Number
227-0121-00

News:

The first lecture in this semester takes place on Wednesday, 21.09.2011, and starts at 08:15. Random Processes will be discussed and an introduction to communication systems will be given. We will provide handouts for all lectures.

Instructor
Prof. Dr. A. Wittneben

Teaching Assistants
Eric Slottke
Raphael Rolny

Schedule
Exercises: Wednesday, 08:15-10:00, ML F 36
Lecture: Wednesday, 10:15-11:55, ML F 36

Exam
In order to get the admission for the exam you need to pass two out of three quizzes. A quiz consists of three problems well known to the students from the previous problem sets. A quiz is passed if 15 out of 30 points are achieved. We offer only one written exam per year, namely in the exam session right after the course. Repetition of exam is only possible after re-enrolling and renewal of course attendance confirmation (Testat).

Objective
Generally, the course aims at providing a broad overview over the lower two layers of the OSI stack to all students irrespective of their specialization. Moreover, students pursuing a specialization in communications shall be enabled to identify topics they personally consider to be interesting for further studies. The Master's program of the department offers various lectures which deepen the understanding of many topics covered in this introductory lecture.

Handouts and Problem Sets
Handouts and problem sets are available here (password required).

Content

Course "Communication Systems 2011"

1a. Background and Preview

1b. Random Processes

2. Baseband Pulse Transmission

3. Signal Space Analysis

4. Passband Digital Transmission I

5. Passband Digital Transmission II

6. Passband Digital Transmission III

7. Multiuser Radio Communications

8. Information Theory I

9. Information Theory II

10. Data Link Layer I

11. Data Link Layer II

12. Multiple Access I

13. Multiple Access II

14. Summary

Requirements
Basics from signal- und system theory, linear algebra and probability theory.

Literature:

Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2003 - Online

It is not necessary to purchase these books, as the handouts are self-contained. The book by Tanenbaum is available online through the ETH library. The book by Haykin is out of print. We have a number of volumes at our disposal however and are happy to borrow them to you. Just contact the teaching assistants.