Department of

Electrical Engineering

Communication Systems (TEL-321)

COURSE / INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Programs & Class: BE-EE_VI Semester: Spring 2023

Credit Hours: 03 + 01 Instructor: Dr. Nabeel Siddiqui (Th) + Engr. Aizaz Larik (Pr)

Pre-requisite Courses: None Post-requisite Courses: None

Co-requisite Courses: None e-mail: nabeel.siddiqui@iba-suk.edu.pk

Consulting Hours: 1130-1330 (Wed) and 1400-1600 (Thu) in Office#206 (AB-III) or WhatsApp (03000-111-936) for appointment.

ASSESSMENT/ EVALUATION
Theory (Marks) Lab (Marks)
First Term Examination 30% 30 15
Project / Quizzes / Presentations 20% 20 10
Final Examination 50% 50 25

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Book Name Author Publisher
Textbook Data Communication and Networking Behroz Forouzan McGraw-Hill, 5th Ed

Textbook Wireless Communication Networks and Systems William Stallings Pearson

Textbook Optical Fiber Theory for Communication Networks Stefan Nilsson-Gistvik Ericsson

Textbook From Machine to Machine to the Internet of Things Introduction to a New Age of Intelligence Jan Holler Elsevier
Ref.
Interconnecting Cisco Network Device Part 1 Foundation Learning Guide Anthony Sequeira Cisco
Book#1
Ref.
Data and Computer Network William Stallings Pearson, 6th Ed
Book#2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a broad-based course and intends to cover multiple applications of current communications systems in addition to the basics. This course

begins by introducing the basic components of a communication system. The students will cover the basics of signals, data communication, modulation

and transmission techniques, wireless communication, optical communication, and the internet of things.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students will be able to:

CLO1: Describe the fundamental concepts of data communications and the OSI model.

CLO2: Discuss signals, transmission of signals with channel impairment and digital modulation techniques in various media.

CLO3: Implement IP networks using various networking devices physically or using a network simulator.

CLO4: Investigate the use of communication systems hardware.

 CLOs Learning Level OBE PLOs* Teaching Methods CLO attainment checked in
1 C2 1 Lectures Mid Term (Theory), Quiz-1, Quiz-2
2 C2 1 Lectures Quiz-3 + Quiz-4 + Presentation
3 C3 3 Lab Lab Handouts + Midterm (Lab) + Final Activity
4 C4 1 Lab Lab Handouts + CEPA + Quiz
* Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs): PLO1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. PLO3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability

to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate

consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

SESSION / WEEK WISE DETAILS:

Assignment Suggested CLO
Week# Topics
/ Quizzes Reading Mapping
Introduction of Communication System
Network – Criteria, Size, Topology
1
Transmission Modes – Simple/Duplex
Components and Effectiveness of Data Communications Network Quiz1 Data CLO1
Layered Communication Communicati
2-3 The 7 layers of OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Protocol Data Unit, on and
Encapsulation, Connection Oriented/less Services, Internet Layer Protocols Networking
Network Addressing: Physical and Logical.
4-5 IPv4 classes, reserved addresses, subnet design, classless addressing, intro to IPv6, Quiz-2
Networking devices: Hubs, Repeaters, Bridges, Routers.
Physical Layer: Transmission Media
GUIDED MEDIA: Twisted-Pair Cable, Coaxial Cable, Fiber-Optic Cable.
6
UNGUIDED MEDIA: Wireless spectrum and transmission, Propagation modes, Radio
Waves, Microwaves, Infrared.
Signals Data
Signals vs Data, Composite Signals (periodic and non-periodic), digital signal, Communicati
7-8 bandwidth, bitrate, Baseband vs Broadband transmission, Transmission Impairments on and
(attenuation, distortion and noise), data rate limits, signal-to-noise ratio, throughput, Quiz-3 Networking
+ CLO2
latency, bandwidth-delay product.
Presentations
Baseband Transmission
9 Pulse code modulation, line coding (unipolar [NRZ], polar [NRZ, RZ] and bipolar [AMI]),
baud rate, serial transmission modes (asynchronous, synchronous and isochronous)
10: MIDTERM EXAMS
Wireless Communication
Spectrum: Considerations, necessity of modulation
Antenna: Types and radiation patterns, gain,
Wireless
Propagation: Basic propagation mechanisms (free-space, medium, reflections,
11-12 Communicati
scattering, diffraction), multipath propagation, path loss, free space loss.
on Networks
Multiple Access: Duplexing modes (FDD and TDD), Multiple Access Methods (FDMA,
and Systems
TDMA, CDMA, SDMA)
Spread Spectrum: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum and Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum.
Fiber-Optics Communication Systems
Quiz-4
Introduction: Guided light, basic geometry and working principle, light sources,
+ Optical Fiber CLO2
wavelength division multiplexing.
Presentations Theory for
13-14 Cable Elements: Coating, Buffer, Strength Member, Core, Extra enforcement.
Communicati
Splice: Connector and losses, fusion and mechanical splice.
on Networks
Installation: digging, ducts, arial, submarine, joint closures and line terminals.
System dimensioning using power budget, OTDR measurements
Internet of Things From Machine to
Machine to Machine Communications and its applications Machine to the
Internet of
Internet of Things: vs M2M, future perspective, applications, functional layer and
15-16 Things
capabilities, research areas, communication technologies. Introduction to a
Smart Grid: vs conventional electrical grid, communications technologies, sub- New Age of
networks, uses of IoT in smart grids. Intelligence

17 Course review and presentations.

18: FINAL EXAMS

LAB EXPERIMENTS:

Week # Lab# Lab Experiments CLO-Mapping

1 1 Prepare Ethernet cables

2 2 Establish PC-to-PC connection through LAN card CLO-3

3 3 Introduction to CISCO Packet Tracer CLO-3

4 4 Basic Switch Configuration CLO-3

5 5 Virtual LAN + VLAN Trunking Protocol CLO-3

6 6 Dynamic Host Control Protocol + Domain Name System CLO-3

7 7 Static Routing CLO-3

8 8 Setup your own Web server + eMail server CLO-3

9 9 < Open-Ended Lab > / CEPA CLO-4

10+11 Mid Term Theory Exam CLO-3

12 10 Smart Home using IoT devices CLO-3

13 11 Smart Home using IoT devices with microcontroller units CLO-3

14 12 Satellite Communication: Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems CLO-4

15 13 Satellite Communication: Scintillation Monitoring with the PolaRx5S CLO-4

16 14 Satellite Communication: Introduction to RxControl and Monitoring of GNSS Signals CLO-4

17 Review

18 FINAL Lab Exam CLO-3

SEMSESTER PROJECTS:
Following are some of the proposed projects. You are free to bring your own ideas that may fall under the course domain.
1. Smart home/office control through internet.
2. IoT based Sprinkler Control System
3. IoT based Parking Control System
4. Smart home/office

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Head of ACC HoD, Electrical Engineering