Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	354417	Digital Communication Systems	1	3.0	3	★	WEI-CHANG, CHEN	4EN3A 4EN3B	52	0	電子大三合開

Course Plan：

Instructor	WEI-CHANG, CHEN　Office Hours
Email	wcchen@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-02-24 03:11:15
Course Objective	This course aims to introduce the fundamental principles of digital communication systems. The course contains the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. Deterministic and Random Signal Analysis 3. Digital Modulation Schemes 4. Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels 5. An Introduction to Information Theory
Course Schedule	Week 01. Compensatory holiday for Peace Memorial Day Week 02. Introduction, Deterministic and Random Signal Analysis Week 03. Deterministic and Random Signal Analysis Week 04. Deterministic and Random Signal Analysis Week 05. Digital Modulation Schemes Week 06. Compensatory holiday for Children's Day Week 07. Digital Modulation Schemes Week 08. Digital Modulation Schemes Week 09. Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels (online class via Google Meet) Week 10. Labor Day Week 11. Midterm Exam, Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels Week 12. Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels Week 13. Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels Week 14. Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels Week 15. An Introduction to Information Theory Week 16. An Introduction to Information Theory Week 17. Dragon Boat Festival Week 18. Final Exam The schedule may be adjusted if necessary.
Evaluation and grading policy	Prerequisites: Probability, Signal and Systems, Principles of Communications Matlab Assignment 30% Midterm Exam 35% Final Exam 35%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes John Proakis and Massoud Salehi, Digital Communications, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2008.
The access to curricular consultation	1. 本課程以北科i學園plus做為課程網頁，並設Line群方便同學聯繫與討論，Line群連結為https://line.me/R/ti/g/8cfgpwkAmS 2. 如有加退選或課程問題請寄email給老師(wcchen@mail.ntut.edu.tw)
Expanding teaching and resources	● 混成學習 (Blended Learning) 課程結合實體授課與線上學習（同步視訊／非同步活動）。 Combines face-to-face instruction with online learning (including synchronous video sessions or asynchronous activities).
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
Note	1. 可能因不可抗力之因素而調整授課方式、進度與評量方式。 2. 若同學因故無法到校時，可使用Google Meet視訊會議室上課，連結為https://meet.google.com/fiq-knge-oze