HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY College of Engineering & Architecture Department of Electronics Engineering

University Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives: Mission Statement (VMG) We, the academic community of Holy Angel University, declare ourselves to be a Catholic University. We dedicate ourselves to our core purpose, which is to provide accessible quality education that transforms students into persons of conscience, competence, and compassion. We commit ourselves to our vision of the University as a role-model catalyst for countryside development and one of the most influential, best managed Catholic universities in the Asia-Pacific region. We will be guided by our core values of Christ-centeredness, integrity, excellence, community, and societal responsibility. All these we shall do for the greater glory of God. LAUS DEO SEMPER! College Vision, Goals and Objectives: Vision

A center of excellence in engineering and architecture education imbued with Catholic mission and identity serving as a role-model catalyst for countryside development

Mission To provide accessible quality engineering and architecture education leading to the development of conscientious, competent and compassionate professionals who continually contribute to the advancement of technology, preserve the environment, and improve life for countryside development.

Goals

The College of Engineering and Architecture is known for its curricular programs and services, research undertakings, and community involvement that are geared to produce competitive graduates:

- who are equipped with high impact educational practices for global employability and technopreneurial opportunities;

- whose performance in national licensure examinations and certifications is consistently above national passing rates and that falls within the 75th to 90th percentile ranks; and,

- who qualify for international licensure examinations, certifications, and professional recognitions;

Objectives

In its pursuit for academic excellence and to become an authentic instrument for countryside development, the College of Engineering and Architecture aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the technical and social disciplines so that they may develop a sound perspective for competent engineering and architecture practice;

2. To inculcate in the students the values and discipline necessary in developing them into socially responsible and globally competitive professionals;

3. To instill in the students a sense of social commitment through involvement in meaningful community projects and services;

4. To promote the development of a sustainable environment and the improvement of the quality of life by designing technology solutions beneficial to a dynamic world;

5. To adopt a faculty development program that is responsive to the continuing development and engagement of faculty in research, technopreneurship, community service and professional development activities both in the local and international context;

6. To implement a facility development program that promotes a continuing acquisition of state of the art facilities that are at par with leading engineering and architecture schools in the Asia Pacific region; and,

7. To sustain a strong partnership and linkage with institutions, industries, and professional organizations in both national and international levels.

Relationship of the Program Educational Objectives to the Vision-Mission of the University and the College of Engineering & Architecture:

Electronics Engineering Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs):

Within a few years after graduation, our graduates of the Electronics Engineering program are expected to have:

Vision-Mission

Christ-Centeredness

Integrity Excellence Community Societal

Responsibility

1. Practiced their profession

2. Shown a commitment to life-long learning

3. Manifested faithful stewardship

Relationship of the Electronics Engineering Program Outcomes to the Program Educational Objectives:

Electronics Engineering Student Outcomes (SOs): At the time of graduation, BS Electronics Engineering program graduates should be able to:

PEOs

1 2 3

a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering sciences to the practice of Computer Engineering.

b) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c) Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards

d) Function on multidisciplinary teams

e) Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

f) Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g) Demonstrate and master the ability to listen, comprehend, speak, write and convey ideas clearly and effectively, in person and through electronic media to all audiences.

h) Have broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep current of the development in the field

j) Have knowledge of contemporary issues

k) Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

l) Have knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Wireless Communications Course Code: WIRELESSCOM

Course Credit: 3 units Year Level: 5th year

Co-requisite: TRANSMED, TRANSMEDL Course Calendar: 2nd semester, AY2016-2017

Course Description: Covers Terrestrial Microwave; Satellite Systems; Satellite Multiple Access Techniques; Terrestrial and Satellite Systems Path Calculations, Link Budgets.

Course Outcomes (COs): After completing this course, the students should be able to:

Relationship to the Program Outcomes:

a b c d e f g h i j k l

1. conceptualize, analyze and design a digital microwave communication system.

D D I D E D E D

2. evaluate and explain the operative principles of the satellite’s five main subsystems, launching a satellite, and maintaining its orbits.

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3. conceptualize, analyze and design a mobile communication system.

D D I D E D E D

COURSE ORGANIZATION

Time Frame

Hours Course Topics Course

Outcomes

Teaching Learning Activities

Assessment Tools Resources

Week 1

3 Microwave Concepts

Microwave Communication System Diagram

C01 Clip viewing Reaction Paper

A1

B4

B5

Week 2

3 Microwave Lines and Devices

Waveguides and Cavity Resonators

Microwave Semiconductor Diodes

Microwave Tubes

C01 Case study at AVIAT Networks

Oral Presentation A1

B4

B5

Week 3

3 Radio Equipment, Multiplexer, Antenna Towers and Radio Repeaters

Diversity and Protection Switching Arrangement

Microwave Signal Propagation and Factors Affecting the Signal

C01 Critiquing of Microwave Equipment Specification

Rubric to gauge the Equipment Specification Critique

A1

B4

B5

Week 4

3 Contour Reading

Earth Bulge

Fresnel Zone

Path Profiling

C01 Microwave Design Activity (e.g. Contour Reading Activity and Path Profiling Activity)

Quiz about Path Profiling

A1

B4

B5

Week 5

3 Tower Computation C01 Microwave Design Activity (e.g. Tower Height Computation Activity)

Problem Solving Quiz

A1

B4

B5

Week 6 3 System Gains and Losses

Link Budget

System Reliability

C01 Microwave Activity (e.g. Link Budget and System Reliability Computation Activity)

Problem Solving Quiz

A1

B4

B5

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Week 7

3 History of Satellites

Kepler’s Laws

Satellite Orbits and Orbital Patterns

C02 Film Viewing (BBC Modern Marvels: The Satellites)

Reaction Paper

A1

B2

Week 8

3 Geosynchronous Satellites

Antenna Look Angles

Satellites Classifications, Spacing, and Frequency Allocation

Satellite Antenna Radiation Pattern

C02 Lecture

Web browsing about current telecommunication satellites system parameters

Written Exam A1

B2

Week 9

3 Satellite Communication System

Satellite Subsystems

Ground Station

C02 Film Viewing (BBC: How to build a satellite)

Reaction Paper

A1

B2

Week 11

3 Satellite System Parameters C02 Lecture Problem Solving Quiz

A1

B2

Week 11

3 Link Equations and Budget

Satellite Applications

C02 Lecture Problem Solving Quiz

A1

B2

Week 12

3 FDM/FM Satellite Systems

Multiple Accessing

Channel Capacity

C02 Lecture

Field Trip to Asia Broadcast Satellite

Reaction Paper

A1

B2

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 13

3 History of Cellular Systems

Characteristics of Cellular Systems

Fundamentals of Cellular Systems

Cellular System Infrastructure

C03 Lecture Quiz about cellular systems

A1

B1

B3

Week 14

3 Cellular Concepts (Cell Area, Signal Strength and Cell Parameters, Capacity of a Cell, Frequency Reuse, How to form a cluster, Co-channel interference, Cell Splitting, and Cell Sectoring)

C03 Lecture

Cellular System Design Activity

Quiz about cellular systems

A1

B1

B3

Week 15

3 Mobile Communication Systems (Cellular System Infrastructure, Registration, Handoff Parameters, Roaming Support, Multicasting, Ultra-Wideband Technology and Femto Cell Network)

C03 Lecture

Clip Viewing

Reaction Paper

A1

B1

B3

Week 16

3 Evolution of Cellular Technologies (1G, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, Wimax, LTE and LTE Advanced)

CO3 Lecture

Clip Viewing

Reaction Paper

A1

B1

B3

Week 17-18

6 Microwave and Cellular System Design Oral Presentation and Defense

C01

C03

Oral Presentation

Oral Defense

Rubric for the Oral Presentation and Defense

NA

FINAL EXAMINATION

Course References:

A. Basic Readings

1) Frenzel, L.E. (2016). Principles of electronic communication systems. New York: McGraw-Hill

B. Extended Readings (Books, Journals)

1) Agrawal, D.P. (2016). Introduction to wireless and mobile systems. Australia: Cengage Learning

2) Cochetti, R. (2015). Mobile satellite communications handbook. New Jersey: John Wiley

3) Cox, C. (2012). An Introduction to LTE : LTE, LTE-advanced, SAE and 4G mobile communications. Chichester: John Wiley

4) Mariano, O.R. (2009). Design Guide: Terrestrial microwave communications systems. Manila: ERA

5) Vasuki, S. (2015). Microwave engineering. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill

C. Web References 1) www.flysat.com 2) www.satsig.net

Course Requirements and Policies

1. 3 Major Exams(PRELIMS, MIDTERMS, FINALS) 2. 6 Quizzes 3. Design Project: Microwave Communication System Design 4. Design Project: Cellular System Design 5. Field Trip at Asia Broadcast Satellite 6. Maximum Allowable Absences: 10 (held 3 times a week); 7 (held 2 times a week) Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for failing grade are: 1. Grave misconduct and/or cheating during examinations. 2. A failing academic standing and failure to take graded exams. 3. Unexcused absences of more than the maximum allowable absences per term.

Grading System:

Class Standing (60%)

a. Quizzes (40%) b. Design Project (20%)

3 Major Exams (40%) TOTAL (100%) Passing Grade (50%)

CAMPUS++ COLLEGE ONLINE GRADING SYSTEM

Legend: (All Items in Percent) CSA Class Standing Average for All Performance Items (Cumulative) P Prelim Examination Score M Midterm Examination Score F Final Examination Score MEA Major Exam Average PCA Prelim Computed Average MCA Midterm Computed Average FCA Final Computed Average Computation of Prelim Computed Average (PCA) CSA = (Sum of Raw Score/Sum of Perfect Score) x 100 MEA = P PCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA) Computation of Midterm Computed Average (MCA) CSA = (Sum of Raw Score/Sum of Perfect Score) x 100 MEA = M MCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA)

Computation of Final Computed Average (FCA) CSA = (Sum of Raw Score/Sum of Perfect Score) x 100 MEA = F FCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA) Passing Percent Average: 50

Transmutation Table

6.00 Failure due to absences 8.00 Unauthorized or unreported withdrawal

Note: A student's Computed Average is a consolidation of Class Standing Percent Average and Major Exam Percent Average.

Date Revised: Date Effectivity: Prepared By: Checked By: Approved By:

May 16, 2016 June 2016 Engr. Richard L. Figueroa ECE Faculty

Engr. Steven T. Caraan Chairperson, ECE Department

Dr. Ma. Doris C. Bacamante Dean, College of Engineering and

Architecture