Mohammad-Ali Miri
Department of Physics
Queens College of the City University of New York
The Graduate Center of the City University of New York
PHYS 227, 623: Principles of Telecommunications
Office:
SB B214
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and
mathematical foundations of analog and digital communication systems
such as radio, television, telephony, and computer networks.
Textbook:
“Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications,” by Simon Haykin and
Michael Moher, 2nd Edition.
Required Learning
Resources:
MATLAB will be utilized throughout the semester for most of the homework
assignments. The license is provided for free for all CUNY students:
https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/city-university-of-newyork-1111017.html
Assessment and
Grading:
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Grading Scale:
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A
A-
B+
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F
0 – 59
Mohammad-Ali Miri
60 – 66
Instructor:
67 – 69
Tue 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Thu 6:30 – 7:45 pm
70 – 72
Lecture Time(s):
73 – 76
A143
77 – 79
Lecture Location(s):
80 – 82
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83 – 86
Credit Hours:
87 – 89
Fall 2022
90 – 92
Semester:
93 – 96
Physics 227, 623: Principles of Telecommunications
97 – 100
Course Title:
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Written Report
Oral Presentation
Mohammad-Ali Miri
Department of Physics
Queens College of the City University of New York
The Graduate Center of the City University of New York
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Introduction & MATLAB
Signals & Systems: Fourier Representation
Analog Systems: Amplitude Modulation
Analog Systems: Angle Modulation
Digital Systems: Pulse Modulation
Digital Systems: Baseband Transmission
Digital Systems: Bandpass Modulations
Stochastic Processes
Noise: Analog Communications
Noise: Digital Communications
Optical Fiber Communication Systems
Academic Support: Academic Support Center Kiely Hall 127–131 | 718-997-5677 The
Academic Support Center offers a number of vital services available free of charge to Queens
College students, including tutoring in selected academic subjects, a reading lab, workshops in
study skills, and a computer facility. All students are invited to stop by, explore services, and pick
up a tutoring schedule or visit the website at www.qc.cuny.edu/asc.
Students with Disabilities: Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities/TRIO
Frese Hall 111 | 718-997-5870 The Office of Special Services (OSS) ensures accessibility to all
social and academic activities on campus. Students requiring accommodations must provide
documentation identifying their disability. Once students register with OSS, they will receive
accommodations and supportive services according to their disability needs in compliance with
the American Disability Act of 1973. The intake process will include an academic plan to help
students understand and set up their projected coursework. They are assigned an academic
counselor and are monitored for their progress and success.
Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York.
Penalties for academic dishonesty include academic sanctions, such as failing or otherwise
reduced grades, and/or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion. Please read the
Academic Integrity Policy of CUNY at https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/legalaffairs/policies-procedures/academic-integrity-policy/