MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

IT-300 SECTION 001 & DL1

SPRING 2015
Dr. Riki Y. Morikawa

IT-300 Modern Telecommunications

This is an introductory course for the students of

IT/ISOM Major who wish to pursue a career in the
Telecommunications Industry. It gives a comprehensive
overview of the fundamentals and the future of the
telecommunications and related technologies, with
concepts on Wireless & Mobile Communications,
Satellites and Data Networks.
Prerequisites
IT 101 and (MATH 108 or MATH 113) and (MATH 112
or MATH 125)

Why study telecommunications?

Telecommunications is the transfer of information

(communications) from a transmitter to a receiver
across a distance (tele). Horak, p1
The transformation of society availability to share
information and transform it into knowledge

Imagine a world without electronic communications in general,

and telecommunications specifically. Even with computers, data,
information and knowledge would be local, and the ability to
collaborate, discover and innovate across boundaries of distance
and time would be greatly reduced.

Why study telecommunications?

The transformation of society for good and bad

Samuel

Morse Telegraph System

Public Switched Telephone Network Alexander
Graham Bell
Internet (ARPANET Advanced Research Projects
Agency)
Wired

and Wireless Networking

Satellites
Cellular

Networks

Why study telecommunications?

Telecommunications is the transfer of information

(communications) from a transmitter to a receiver across a
distance (tele). Horak, p1
Telecommunications technologies are shaping the way
societies function

Availability to vast quantities of data

Virtual realities: social networking, ecommerce, education, work,
entertainment, etc.
Global vice Local awareness
Exchange of ideas, which feed innovation

Knowledge becomes key

Critical Thinking
Understanding the totality of what can be imagined and
accomplished

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Required text:

Tech Notes to be posted fundamentals

(http://mason.gmu.edu/~rmorika2/index.html)
Balanced and Unbalanced Circuits
Baud Versus Bit Rate
Decibels
Signal Representation
others

Lecture and Lecture Slides

Three Labs using MATLAB

Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, Author: Ray Horak

Familiarization Lab1
Labs 2 and 3 analog modulation

Team Research Paper

Learning points go beyond what is presented in the text or lecture slides!

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Grading No Curve!

Key: Dont miss any assignments!

97 100%
93 96%
90 92%
87 89%
83 86%
80 82%
77 79%
73 76%
70 72%
60 69%
0 59%

A+ Passing
A Passing
A Passing
B+ Passing
B Passing
B Passing
C+ Passing
C Passing
CPassing*
D Passing*
F Failing

Midterm Exam

15%

Final Exam

15%

Homework (4)

20%

Team Research Paper

15%

Research Discussion
Forum

5%

Blog Entry

5%

Labs (3)

15%

Quizzes (2)

10%

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Math
Logarithms
Trigonometry

Fundamental concepts in telecommunications are better

understood if you understand the formulas behind the
concept

E.g., from IT101:

Shannon-Hartley: C = B * log2(1+SNR)
Typical Carrier Signal Representation: c(t) = Ac * sin(2fct )
How to Study:

Read text, lecture slides and Tech Notes on the instructors website
Class lectures are critical
Complete all HW assignments
Dont miss the easy points!

You will be challenged in this class!