Communication Systems
5th Semester, D-ITET, 6 credits
Course Number
227-0121-00
News:
- 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.
Instructor
Prof. Dr. Armin Wittneben
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