SYLLABUS
EET 2263 – Telecommunication Systems
Prerequisite:
EET 1013 and EET 1053.
Instructor:
Phone:
E-mail:
Web Site:
Mark Polson
580-581-2893
mpolson@cameron.edu
www.cameron.edu/~mpolson
Office:
225H Science Complex
Office hours: MW 4 – 5 PM or by appointment
CATALOG LISTING: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, 3 hours credit.
A study of electronic telecommunication systems. Topics include telephone equipment, networking, signal
transmission codes, and protocols. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EET 1013 and EET 1053.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The following are program objectives (PO) approved by the EET Industrial Advisory
Council. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
PO 1 - Describe and explain the operation of Telecommunication systems
PO 1 - Analyze the operation, and classifications of Computer Terminals
PO 1 - Understand and employ the principals of Serial and Parallel interfaces
PO 2 - Describe and explain how Amplitude Modulation is generated.
PO 2 - Describe and explain how Frequency Modulation is generated.
PO 3 - Use electronic test equipment to evaluate circuit performance
PO 4 - Construct and test basic Local Area Networks.
PO 5 - Prepare documentation including circuit predictions and actual performance.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Telecommunications; W. Hioki, 5th edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 9780130476135
or Telecommunications; W. Hioki, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN:9780130200310
SUGGESTED REFERENCES:
Local Area Networks; D. Stamper, Benjamin/Cummings
Networks; T. Ramteke, Prentice Hall
Digital Fundamentals; Floyd, 9th edition, Merrell
STUDENT EVALUATION:
Points
GRADE SCALE:
2 examinations at 100 pts
200
A 450 - 500 pts
Homework Assignments
100
B 400 - 449
8 labs at 20 pts
160
C 350 - 399
40
D 300 - 349
1 research exercise
Total Possible Points
500
F
0 - 299
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal *
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to lower the number of points required to earn one or more of
the letter grade categories.
* The instructor does not have the authority to withdraw the student from class. The procedure must be
initiated by the student. The last day to withdraw from the class with an automatic W is November 22,
2013.
Approximate Schedule
Lab
10-Oct
15-Oct
17-Oct
22-Oct
24-Oct
29-Oct
31-Oct
5-Nov
7-Nov
12-Nov
14-Nov
19-Nov
21-Nov
26-Nov
28-Nov
3-Dec
5-Dec
10-Dec
12-Dec
Ch 2 Noise
Ch 3 AM
Video
Fall Break
Ch 4 FM
Ch 5 PM
Ch 6 Transmission Codes
Ch 8 Serial Interfaces
Exam 1 (Ch 2 - 8)
Ch 11/12 Telephone
Ch 14 Synchronous Protocols
Ch 15 LAN
Ch 16 Internet
Ch 18 Fiber Optic
Ch 19 Wireless
Thanksgiving
Other Topics
Presentations
Review
Final Exam 5 - 7 PM
1
2
HW
1
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3
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4
5
4
6
5
7
8
6
POLICIES:
1. Students are expected to attend class, be on time, and have all assignments completed by the published
due date. Assignments not received by the due date, will receive a maximum possible score of one half of the
original value. All scheduled assignments/projects are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the
date they are due or they are considered late and will be penalized appropriately.
2. The instructor will not be responsible for providing information to the student that was missed due to
absence or tardiness. You are expected to inform the instructor of any attendance difficulties.
Note: Attendance will be recorded. After the second (2nd) absence and/or tardiness, 5 points will be deducted
from total semester points for each additional absence or tardiness.
3. Each laboratory experiment must be validated by having a copy of the results initialed by the instructor or
other authorized individual. Also, the instructor will want to observe the completed experiment in operation, so
do not take the experiment apart until approved by instructor.
4. Place all equipment and components in their proper location and clean your work area prior to leaving the
laboratory. Equipment or parts will not be removed from the laboratory. No exceptions.
University Policy:
Cameron University discourages lecture and/or laboratory attendance by any person not enrolled in the course.
Included are student’s friends, student’s spouses, and student’s children.
Tobacco product use is not allowed in any building on Cameron University campus.
Accommodations of Disabilities:
It is the policy of Cameron University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state
law. Students with disabilities who need classroom accommodations must make their requests by contacting
the Office of Student Development at (580) 581-2209, North Shepler, Room 314.
Academic Honesty:
Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are
expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the
classroom. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action.