EENG 440 — DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS and DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LAB
Learning Objectives & Matches
By the end of this class you should be able to:
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Identify amplitude modulations such as DSB, SSB, VSB, and QAM.
Observe signal lights on switchboards, and dial or press buttons to make connections.
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
Make system device lists or event timing charts.
Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages.
Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, or security needs to determine hardware configuration.
Identify angle modulation such as Frequency Modulation (FM) and Phase modulation
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
Understand effects of noise in communication systems including Shannon’s capacity
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing conservation programs in industry, military, schools, and communities.
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
Analyze baseband transmission and carrier transmission.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or telephone switchboards.
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Signal or direct workers who tend auxiliary equipment.
Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
Identify digital modulations such as BPSK, BFSK, QPSK, MPSK, and MQAM.
Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.
Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
Analyze a communication system and measure a performance in terms of probability of
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Analyze, interpret, or disseminate system performance data.
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
Determine system performance standards.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.