Information Package / Course Catalogue
Telecommunications I
Course Code: EE316
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to introduce the basics of continuous wave modulation and types of analog communication techniques. The effects of noise on analog modulation techniques will be covered as well.

Course Content

Introduction to modulation; Amplitude modulation, sideband amplitude modulation; Time and frequency division multiplexing; AM radio broadcasting; Angle modulation, spectral characteristics of angle-modulated signals, implementation of angle modulators and demodulators; Effects of noise on analog communication systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mümtaz YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand modulation theory and its necessity
2.To define amplitude modulated signal and characterize types of AM
3.To understand angle modulation theory
4.To gain insight about AM/FM broadcasting
5.To interpret the effect of noise on analog modulation systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Modern Digital and Analog Communications Systems 4e ISE, Oxford University Press, 9780195331455 B. P. Lathi, Zhi Ding.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Elements of communication systems, mathematical models for communication channels
Week 2 - Theoretical
Transmission over LTI Systems, power and energy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to modulation, conventional amplitude modulation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Single-sideband AM, vestigial-sideband AM
Week 5 - Theoretical
Implementation of amplitude modulators and demodulators
Week 6 - Theoretical
Frequency-division multiplexing, time-division multiplexing
Week 7 - Theoretical
AM radio broadcasting
Week 8 - Theoretical
Angle modulation, representation of FM and PM signals
Week 9 - Theoretical
Spectral characteristics of angle-modulated signals
Week 10 - Theoretical
Implementation of angle modulators and demodulators, FM radio broadcasting
Week 11 - Theoretical
Review of probability and random variables, power spectral density, Gaussian and white processes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effect of noise on amplitude modulation systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effect of noise on angle modulation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preemphasis and deemphasis for FM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026