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Investigate Radio Frequency (RF) basics.
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore radio systems
you examine radio codes
you calculate power in dBm
you use basic lab equipment - signal generator, oscilloscope etc.
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Evaluate the characteristics of RF signals including spectrum, noise, frequency, wavelength and band
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you calculate frequency of a signal
you calculate wavelength of a signal
you recognize noise in a signal
you investigate the application of the various frequency bands
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Examine the basics of transmission lines
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore the working and model of transmission lines
you characterize commonly used transmission lines
you identify resonance in an RF circuit
you evaluate the impulse response of a system
you investigate standing waves
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Explore wave propagation in transmission lines and antennas
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you examine the basic principles of operation of Antenna systems
you evaluate the Voltage Wave Standing Ratio (VWSR) of an antenna system
you explore wave propagation
you evaluate transmission lines using time-domain reflectometer
you match impedance on lines
you implement antenna matching
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Analyze Transmitters
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you evaluate the requirement of transmitters
you identify the specification of transmitters
you investigate the operation of various types of transmitters
you analyze operation of transmitter circuits
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Analyze Receivers
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you examine various receiver topologies and characteristics
you analyze operation of receiver circuits
you analyze specification of receivers with respect to different applications
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Analyze Modulation techniques including Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Modulation and Phase Modulation
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you calculate and measure modulation index
you explore Amplitude Modulation (AM)
you write the time-domain equation of an AM signal
you calculate bandwidth, power and voltage of an AM signal
you analyze full-carrier, suppressed-carrier, and single-sideband suppressed carrier AM signals
you investigate angle modulation techniques - Frequency and Phase Modulation (FM and PM).
you calculate bandwidth of signals
you calculate sideband frequencies of signals
you calculate carrier and sideband voltage and power levels of signals
you calculate modulation index for FM and PM signals
you contrast and compare the various modulation schemes (AM, FM and PM)
you measure an FM signal using a spectrum analyzer
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Represent mathematically signals and modulation using Matlab
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you program in Matlab
you represent AM signal using time-domain equations
you represent various AM signals both in frequency-domain
you represent mathematically FM signals and carrier signals
you implement and simulate modulation techniques using Matlab
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Analyze special RF circuits including oscillators, mixers, amplifiers, modulators, detectors and PLLs
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you differentiate between circuits for low and radio frequency operation.
you explore the working of Class A, B and C amplifiers
you analyze RF oscillator circuits and understand relative stability
you evaluate between LC oscillators and crystal oscillators
you analyze the functioning of a mixer circuit
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Analyze signals in frequency/time domain including spectrum analysis and Fast Fourier Transforms
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you relate time-domain equations with signals, and manipulate it.
you represent signals in Frequency domain
you analyze the frequency spectrum of signals
you compute the fast fourier transform of signals
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab work is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Investigate digital encoding including MPEG, and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore digital encoding principles
you examine encoding standards like MPEG
you examine Quadrature amplitude modulation
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Explore broadcast systems including licensing and the FCC
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore AM, FM, TV and HDTV broadcasting principles
you examine Broadcasting Licensing
you examine FCC regulations
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Examine satellite systems including uplink, downlink and Global Positioning System
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore satellite systems including uplink and downlink
you explore working of Global Positioning System
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in
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Explore Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, and shielding
Assessment Strategies
by achieving satisfactory scores on all tests and quizzes pertaining to this topic
by completing satisfactorily all graded class assignments and homework
by completing satisfactorily the associated laboratory work
Criteria
you explore the effects of electromagnetic interference in communications
you explore the effects of radio frequency interference in communications
you explore shielding effects
class/homework assignment is completed neatly
class/homework assignment is submitted by due date
lab write up is completed neatly
lab results are documented and turned in