Communication Systems

5th Semester, D-ITET, 6 credits

Course Number
227-0121-00

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Recommended Reading (Haykin): Reading List
The first lecture in this semester takes place on Wednesday, 20.09.2017, and starts at 08:15. Random Processes will be discussed and an introduction to communication systems will be given.

Teaching Assistants
Gregor Dumphart
Robert Heyn

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

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"

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.

Exam preparation office hours

We offer exam preparation Q&A sessions in room ETF F 101 at the following dates.

Wed. January 17th, 15:00-16:00 (we will discuss Quiz 3 at 15:00)
Tue. January 23rd, 15:00-16:00
Fri. January 26th, 15:00-16:00

Exam information

Bring a non-symbolic calculator. Not allowed are other electronic devices as mobile phone, laptop, or tablet.
You can use a summary of up to 16 pages A4. Not allowed are other documents or books ("closed-book exam").
For your summary, you may copy figures or formulas from the lecture slides or other sources. It is however forbidden to systematically copy entire slides, exercise problems, or old exam problems.