Review of signals, linear systems and Fourier theory; signal bandwidth and spectra; digital waveform coding; introduction to analog and digital modulation systems; synchronization; characterization and effects of noise; link budgets; communications media and circuits; applications to current communications systems. Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3503. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and SYSC 3600 and STAT 3502 (STAT 3502 may be taken concurrently).Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.
