ESP 4020 - Communications
Clock Hours: 426
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Prerequisites: Electronic Systems Repair Technician Diploma
Industry Certifications ETA: General Communications Technician Level 1 (GCT1) *This certification is highly recommended but not a requirement for the Communications Specialty
Course Description:
The Communications specialty covers the theory and operation of different modes of wired and wireless transmission of data from AM and FM radio through more complex modulation techniques including digital modulation. Radio and Microwave communications are covered in detail, along with hands on troubleshooting of electronic communications equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Telecommunication Systems
1. 5102-314-130 Fundamentals of Telecommunications
2. 5102-314-160 Telecommunications Careers
3. 5102-314-190 History of Telecommunications
4. 5102-314-220 Special Interest Groups
5. 5102-314-250 Telecommunications Terminology
6. 5102-314-310 Connection Links
7. 5102-314-340 Introduction to Network Switching
8. 5102-314-370 Broadcast Systems
9. 5102-314-400 Spread Spectrum Modulation
10. 5102-314-430 Cellular Telephony
11. 5102-314-460 Information Systems
12. 5102-314-490 Satellite Systems
Introduction to Signal Processing
1. 5101-112-130 Communications Systems and Signal Processing
2. 5101-112-160 Amplitude Modulation
3. 5101-112-190 Frequency Modulation
4. 5101-112-220 Single Sideband and Transmission Lines
AM/FM Circuits
1. 5101-114-130 AM Circuits
2. 5101-114-160 Basic AM Circuit Construction
3. 5101-114-190 AM Circuit Operation
4. 5101-114-220 AM Circuit Troubleshooting
5. 5101-116-130 FM Circuits
6. 5101-116-160 Basic FM Circuit Construction
7. 5101-116-220 IC FM Circuit Operation
8. 5101-116-280 Analog Pulse Modulation
Modulation Techniques
1. 5101-122-130 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
2. 5101-122-160 PCM Circuit Operation
3. 5101-122-190 PCM Circuit Troubleshooting
4. 5101-124-130 Delta Modulation (DM)
5. 5101-124-160 Delta Modulation (DM) Circuit Operation
6. 5101-124-190 DM Circuit Troubleshooting
7. 5101-126-130 Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
8. 5101-126-160 Frequency Shift Keying Circuit Operation
9. 5101-126-190 FSK Circuit Troubleshooting
10. 5101-128-130 Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
11. 5101-128-160 Phase Shift Keying Circuit Operation
12. 5101-128-190 PSK Circuit Troubleshooting
13. 5101-128-920 Modulation Techniques Post-Test (Theory)
Multiplexing Techniques
1. 5101-132-130 Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
2. 5101-132-160 Time Division Multiplexing Circuit Operation
3. 5101-132-190 TDM Circuit Troubleshooting
4. 5101-134-130 Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
5. 5101-134-160 FDM Circuit Operation
6. 5101-134-190 FDM Circuit Troubleshooting
7. 5101-138-920 Multiplexing Techniques Post-Test (Theory)
RF Communications
Introduction to RF Communications
1. 5102-412-130 Introduction to Communications
2. 5102-412-160 Wave Propagation
3. 5102-412-190 HF Fundamentals
AM Communications
1. 5102-414-130 Amplitude Modulation (AM) Receivers
2. 5102-414-160 AM Receiver Analysis
3. 5102-414-190 AM Receiver Troubleshooting
FM Communications
1. 5102-416-130 Frequency Modulation Receivers
2. 5102-416-160 FM Receiver Analysis
3. 5102-416-190 FM Receiver Troubleshooting
AM/CB Transceivers
1. 5102-418-130 AM/CB Transceivers
2. 5102-418-160 AM/CB Transceiver Analysis
3. 5102-418-190 AM/CB Transceiver Troubleshooting
SSB Transceivers
1. 5102-420-130 Single Sideband Transmitters/Receivers
2. 5102-420-160 SSB Analysis
3. 5102-420-190 SSB Troubleshooting
NBFM Transceivers
1. 5102-422-130 Narrowband FM
2. 5102-422-160 Narrowband FM Troubleshooting
Microwave Systems
1. 5121-112-220 Microwave Receivers
2. 5121-112-190 Microwave Transmitters
3. 5121-112-160 Introduction to Microwave Systems
4. 5121-112-130 Introduction to Microwave
Fiberoptic Circuits
1. 5102-114-130 Introduction to Fiber Optics
2. 5102-114-160 Fiberoptic Components
3. 5102-114-190 Signal Transmission
4. 5102-114-220 Fiberoptic Cable Connections
5. 5102-114-250 Fiberoptic System Troubleshooting
Basic Microprocessor Systems
1. 5082-212-130 Introduction to Microprocessors
2. 5082-212-160 Basic Microprocessor Operations
3. 5082-212-190 Microprocessor Number Systems
68000 Microprocessor Systems
1. 5082-228-130 Introduction to 68000 Microprocessors
2. 5082-228-160 The 68000 Microprocessor
3. 5082-228-190 Registers and Memory
4. 5082-228-220 I/O Circuits
5. 5082-228-250 Operation of the 68000
6. 5082-228-280 Introduction to Programming
7. 5082-228-310 Move and Branch Commands
8. 5082-228-340 Arithmetic and Logic Commands
9. 5082-228-370 Test and Additional Commands
10. 5082-228-400 Debugging and Compatibility
11. 5082-228-430 Troubleshooting the 68000
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