EE 160: Principles of Communication Systems
San Jose State University
Introduction to communication systems. Harmonics for analysis of amplifiers and amplitude modulators. Sampling and its application to frequency shifting. Communication receiver architectures: Direct-conversion and heterodyne. Amplitude modulators and demodulators. Basic binary modulation techniques. Prerequisite(s): EE 112 with a grade of "C-" or better. Lab/Act: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.
Average GPA: 3.14
Grade distribution records: 200 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 4.5% |
| A | 40 | 20.0% |
| A- | 30 | 15.0% |
| B+ | 22 | 11.0% |
| B | 35 | 17.5% |
| B- | 24 | 12.0% |
| C+ | 11 | 5.5% |
| C | 13 | 6.5% |
| C- | 16 | 8.0% |
Based on 200 student grade records across 8 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Robert H Morelos-Zaragoza 200 students, Average GPA 3.14