Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Fall Semester Year 2026	366448	Communication Theory	1	3.0	3	★	YU-SUN LIU	ECE IEECSG	0	0	電子所和電資外生所合開，英語授課

Course Plan：

Instructor	YU-SUN LIU　Office Hours
Email	ysliu@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-06-03 21:09:21
Course Objective	Discuss the digital modulation techniques and system design. 1. Introduction to digital communications 2. Signal power and power spectral density 3. Random Process and white Gaussian noise 4. Optimal detection rule 5. Fundamental Passband digital modulation techniques (PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK) 6. Band-pass signal and systems 7. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) -
Course Schedule	1st week Introduction to digital communication systems 2nd-3rd weeks Signal Power & power spectral density 4th-6th weeks Random processes & additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) 7th week Midterm exam 8th-9th weeks Optimal detection rule 10th-13th weeks Passband digital modulation techniques (PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK) 14th-15th weeks Band-pass signals and systems 16th-17th weeks Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
Evaluation and grading policy	Homeworks (30%), midterm and final exams (35% each )
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Power point files on ishool platform Band–pass signals and systems (1) p79—97 Power spectral density (2) p40-44 Random processes (2) p159-191 Signal space & Optimal detection rule (2) p370-388 Modulation (3) p219-299 (4) p185-201 (4) p283-300 1. Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, 3rd ed. 2. J. G. Proakis and M. Salehi, Communication Systems Engineering, 2nd ed, 3. R. E. Ziemer and R.L. Peterson, Introduction to Digital Communication, 2nd ed. 4. J. G. Proakis, Digital Communications, 4th ed.
The access to curricular consultation	Email me to set up appointment. Email address: ysliu@ntut.edu.tw
Expanding teaching and resources	● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching) 強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。 Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 無（None）
Note	1. I will upload the class materials (PowerPoint presentations) and make announcements on "i-school Plus." 2. All classes will be recorded on Microsoft Teams and "i-school Plus," regardless of whether they are held in person. 3. If online learning is necessary, we will conduct classes via Microsoft Teams, and you will need to submit your homework on "i-school Plus." 4. For online exams, we will also use Microsoft Teams and "i-school Plus"; you must upload your exam paper to "i-school Plus."