Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 62C
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Catalog Description:
62C – Electronic Communication Systems
4 units
Electronic Communication systems, including modulation techniques, receiver and transmitter
circuits, antenna and wave propagation. Data communication fundamentals, Fiber optic and
laser technology. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer Technology 62B. May be offered in
Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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analyze and troubleshoot operational amplifiers for frequency response, voltage gain
and input-output impedance;
build, test and describe the function of wave shaping circuits;
perform calculations for common timer and oscillator circuits;
describe common methods of voltage regulation;
ability to utilize common test equipment for circuit and systems analysis.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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use standard electronic test equipment in the troubleshooting of electronic
communication systems;
describe modulation techniques used in electronic communications;
apply software tools in the analysis and design of communications circuits.
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Signal Analysis
Amplitude modulation
Frequency modulation
Receiver and transmitter circuits
Transmission lines
Antennas and wave propagation
Microwave communications systems
Data Communications
Global positioning system
Fiber-optic and laser technology
Use of simulation software for communication circuit analysis and modeling
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 62C, Page 2
Fall 2004
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures and demonstrations
Laboratory experiments
Use of software simulation tools
Web based delivery modules
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Design, construct, and troubleshoot an oscillator circuit
b. Determine frequency response for a selected filter. Produce a graph detailing the
frequency response the system.
c. Troubleshoot a fiber optic circuit using standard test equipment.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Observation and critique of laboratory experiments
c. Homework, and laboratory reports
d. Quizzes, Midterm and Final examinations
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Electronic Communications for Technicians, Wheeler; Prentice Hall 2001
Special Student Materials:
N/A
jc 10/28/03
ET62C course outline 1003.doc