Theory of Communication

Fall 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > EECE.5430 > 031V

Course No: EECE.5430-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 11813; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Information transmission and deterministic signals in time and frequency domains. Relationship between correlation and power or energy spectra. Statistical properties of noise. Spectral analysis and design of AM, FM and pulse modulation systems, continuous and discrete. AM, FM, and various pulse modulation methods, in the presence of noise. Digital modulation & demodulation technique.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: EECE 3620 Signals & Systems I and EECE 3630 Introduction to Probability and Random Processes
• Section Notes: HyFlex Course
• Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Jay Weitzen
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Th | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
• 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $2250
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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