- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The course covers an introduction to the analysis of signals, amplitude (SSB, DSB, QAM) and angle (FM, PM) modulations as well as sampling and pulse code modulation (PCM) techniques. Also covered are the principles of digital data communications, probability theory, random processes, and performance of analog and digital systems in the presence of noise. The course includes an introduction to information theory and error correction techniques.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7110
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$756.02
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Calculate the SNR, channel bandwidth and the rate of communication modulation.
- Classify signals, describe the unit impulse function and represent signals by an orthogonal set.
- Solve problems on amplitude modulation (AM, DSB, QAM, SSB and VSB), angle modulation, QAM and PCM.
- Provide details of digital data transmission including line coding, pulse shaping, and digital multiplexing.
- Delineate the NA digital hierarchy including framing, signaling and capacity management schemes.
- Solve problems of probability and random processes related to communications.
- Describe the behavior of analog and digital communication systems in the presence of noise and calculate performance.
- Calculate channel capacity, BER, and use error detection and correction codes.
- Perform five lab experiments involving analog and digital signals, AM, FM, QAM modulation, and AWGN – BER relationships.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Communication Theory and Applications (ELEX 7250) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of ELEX 7250 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 34846
Dates
Sep 04 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 34846
- $756.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Dec 04 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
George Lipski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered 100% in-person at the BCIT Burnaby campus. 18 hours of lab work and 15 hours of CAD tutorial work to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have program head approval. For more information, to request approval, or to be placed on the waitlist if the course is full, please contact Katie Howard at [email protected] or (604) 432-8237. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.