Student Learning Outcomes

• Students completing ELEC 53 will be able to interpret amplitude and frequency characteristics of signals displayed on the spectrum analyzer screen.
• Define common communication terms used in telecommunication circuits.
• Students completing ELEC 53 will be able to calculate the bandwidth and power characteristics of frequency-modulated signals using the table of normalized Bessel functions.
• Evaluate and measure the reception effectiveness of several modulated sources.
• Measure and record parameters of several modulated sources.
• Compare and contrast various parameters of different modulation principles.
• Calculate and analyze various modulation characteristics using a variety of modulation principles.
• Demonstrate effective use of test equipment during measurements on various communication circuits.
• Explain circuit operation of various communication circuits.