NEW SYLLABUS (2015-16)

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Course objectives:

The course aims to:

1. Understand basic component of digital communication systems & study of
Probability theory
2. Study of source coding techniques and various data formats.
3. Students will make acquainted with digital modulation techniques and spread
Spectrum techniques.
4. To realize need of synchronization and their methods
5. Understand concept of baseband transmission and optimum detection
.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students are able to

301.1. Analyze the design issues of digital Communication systems like

Power and Symbol error using probability theory.
301.2. Explain different source coding techniques like PCM, DM to estimate
Bandwidth, Signal to Noise Ratio.
301.3. Compute performance parameters such as Efficiency, Bandwidth, Power Spectrum,
Probability of error, of digital modulation schemes ASK, FSK, PSK and
301.4. Analyze advantage of spread spectrum techniques over conventional modulation
Techniques.
301.5. Students are able to explain the concept of optimum receiver and equalizer.
 CO-PO Mapping

Sr.no Course outcome PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
Students are able to
understand and
analyze the design
issues of digital
1. 2 2 2
communication
system
.

Students are capable

to describe different
source coding
2. 3 3 1 3
techniques and data
formats.

Students are able to

identify digital
modulation schemes
3. and compute 3 3 1 3 2
performance of these
techniques.

Students are able to

understand concept of
4. spread spectrum
2 1 1 2 1
techniques

Students are able to

explain the concept of
5. optimum receiver and
2 2 1
equalizer

Average 2.4 2.3 1 2.3 1.3

Curriculum gap:

1.The curriculum does not include software based design of digital modulation technique such which is

essential for students to understand different modulation operations (Weak PO: PO5

2.The curriculum does not include hardware based design of new modulation techniques presently used in

industries cdma,frequency hopping.(PO3)

Action plan

1.Students will be introduced with software like Scilab & LABVIEW to implement concepts of modulation
and demodulation.(new experiments of modulation and demodulation will be taken on LABVIEW
in mid of September)
2 .Students will be introduced with practical kits of cdma and frequency hopping technique .

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to solve

engineering problems.
PO2) An ability to identify, formulate, design, simulate and implement electronic circuits
with sound engineering principles.
PO3) An ability to design and develop a hardware and software systems to meet industry and
society needs.
PO4) An ability to analyze and interpret the results to provide valid conclusions.
PO5) An ability to use new emerging tools, software and equipments necessary for
engineering practice.
PO6) An ability to apply the knowledge of electronics to undertake projects in
multidisciplinary areas.
PO7) An ability to meet the broad education necessary to recognize the impact of engineering
solutions for sustainability and environmental context.
PO8) An ability to realize professional and ethical responsibility in multicultural
environment.
PO9) An ability to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal.
PO10) An ability to communicate effectively.
PO11) An ability to execute project within allocated time, scope and budget.
PO12) An attitude to engage in lifelong learning.