ELEC A224 - Digital Communication Systems

    Recent Professors
    Stephen Schulz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Summer 2024
    Class Size
    18–20 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Communications system is a hands-on overview of the numerous electronic means of communication. This course focuses on wireless communications, serial communication, and networked systems. Students will learn how electrical signals are modulated to carry data across a variety of channels. Communication protocols covered include AM, FM, FSK, FHSS, WIFI, xBee, ZWave, Cellular Networks, GNSS, i2c, UART, RS485, USB, Ethernet/IP, DOCSIS, Fiber, ModBus, CAN, and ControlNet to name a few. Students will use these protocols to establish communication links between devices in the lab.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:00pm–8:20pm, Tue 3:00pm–5:05pm