Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

First Academic Year Electronics and Communications Engineering

First Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Mathematics (1) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Linear algebra: algebraic polynomials, vector space, matrices, determinants, linear equation system, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, advanced quadratic equations. 2. Analysis: introduction to analysis: numerical sets, rectangular and polar coordinates in plane, numerical sequences, real functions of one variable, limit and continuity of function, elementary functions. 3. Complex number field. 4. Differential evaluation of real function of one variable: derivation and differentiation, essential theorems in differentiation, indefinite cases and removal methods, l'Hopital's rule, functions behavior analysis and plotting, rectangular, polar and parametric function plotting. 5. Numerical series: positive bound series convergence tests, alternating series and Leibnitz test, absolute convergence and conditional convergence. 6. Functional sequences and functional series: point convergence and normal convergence, power series, Taylor and Maclasurin power series. Physics (1) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Light: Principal concepts: light nature, speed of light, light propagation, reflection, refraction, Fermat's concept, Huygens principle, total internal reflection phenomena, light dispersion, light measurements. 2. Geometrical light: Plane mirrors, spherical mirrors, spherical refractors, parallel plates, prisms, thin lenses, applications. 3. Physical light: Polarization, polarized light, polaroid and absorption polarization, reflection polarization, double refraction polarization, semi-wave plates, interference: phase difference, coherence, interference in parallel plates, young's double-slits, harmonic wave summation, interference in multi-point source equally distant, diffraction: diffraction in rectangular slit or tiny wires, diffraction in circular disc, diffracted beams interference in double-slits, separation power, diffraction grids. 4. Fiber optics: Working mechanism, types, properties, applications. 5. Thermodynamics 6. Thermal influences in electrical analysis 7. Wave analysis Engineering Mechanics 2 2 4

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Content: 1. Equivalent force systems. 2. Summation of planar forces. 3. Frictions. Static equilibrium. 4. Truss analysis. 5. Summation of spatial forces. 6. Center of parallel forces and gravitational center. Descriptive Geometry Course Content: 1. Introduction to engineering drawing. 2. Principles of engineering drawing. 3. Projection. 4. Drawing project preparation. 5. Dimensions and labels. 6. Absent project conclusion. English (1) Life lines book (intermediate level). Arabic Language Advanced course in Arabic language. National Socialist Education Human, social economics and political topics. 6 6

5 6 7

4 4 2 20

12

4 4 2 32

Grand Total

Second Semester
Course Name
Mathematics (2)

Theoretical
4

Practical
2

Total
6

Course Content: 1. Calculus: Indefinite integral: primitive function, principles of integration, integration methods, definite integral and its application: definite integral as a function of the greater bound, derivative of definite integral, relationship between definite integral and indefinite integral, improper integrals, engineering and physical applications of definite integrals, numerical methods of definite integral evaluation. 2. Real functions of more than one variable: Limits and derivatives, partial derivatives, exact differential, Taylor's expansion, Minima, Maxima and Lagrange method. 3. Differential equations: Ordinary differential equations of 1st rank and 1st degree: variable-separable equation, homogenous equations, linear equations, exact equation and integration coefficients, initial value problem, Cauchy's problem solution using power series, ordinary linear differential equations of higher ranks and constant coefficients: differential operators, Lagrange method, inverse differential operator and particular solution evaluation, linear differential equation system of constant coefficients: Euler method, sequential derivation method and sequential approximation method for solving (n) rank differential equation. Physics (2) 4 2 6

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Content: 1. Modern physics: Special relativity theory: Einstein's two postulates, time-expansion and distance-contraction, relative propagation and relative energy, mass, momentum and energy in the special relativity theory. Quantization: black body radiation, photo-electric reaction, Compton's reaction, Bohr's model of hydrogen atom, uncertainty principle, wave-particle dualism. Nuclear physics: properties of nucleus, radioactivity, decay laws and mechanisms, nuclear reaction, fission and fusion, reaction between nuclear particles and matter. 2. Electrostatics: Electric field, conductors and insulators, Coulomb's law, Gauss law and field evaluations, electric potential, potential near to a set of point charges, electrostatic potential energy in continuous charges distribution, capacitor's theory. 3. Semiconductors: Physics of semiconductors: types of semiconductors, holes, active mass of charge carriers, charge carriers density, specific conductivity, Fermi level position, carrier's lifetime, conducting mechanisms: direct conducting, diffusion, charge carriers generating and reunifying, PN junction in semiconductors. 4. Laser: Interaction of light with matter: absorption, spontaneous emission, induced emission, placement distribution of atoms, Einstein equations, principles of laser devices, active laser medium, amplifiers, resonators, laser types. Laser application: in telecommunications, emitters, detectors, fiber optic, networks, military realms: detection, directivity, destruction. Chemistry 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Theoretical section: introduction: Essential definitions and terms in chemistry. Gases: ideal gas laws, real gases, the Kinetic theory of gases, speed of chemical reaction: factors affecting chemical reaction speed, chemical equilibrium, oxidationreduction reactions: balancing oxidation-reduction reactions in base/ acid mediums. Metal corrosion: corrosion types, corrosion reasons, metal protection methods. Water: chemical and physical properties of water, water's hardness, water's hardness removal methods Thermodynamics: thermochemistry, Zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics, second law applications, thermodynamic potentials, electrolytic solutions and nonelectrolytic solutions. Electrochemistry: principles of electrochemistry, thermodynamics of electrochemical cells. 2. Practical section: volumetric analysis: calibration of acid/base balanced reaction, oxidation/reduction reaction calibration, calibration using Edta solution, water analysis, water's hardness specifying and water PH tests, gases: molecular weight measure of a gas, Avogadro constant evaluation, solutions: first experiment: extraction and evaluation of analytic distribution coefficient, second experiment: chemical equilibrium, chemical equilibrium constant evaluation, third experiment: chemical reaction activity, speed of chemical reaction, effects of heat on the speed of chemical reaction, thermodynamics: evaluation of thermal degree in acid/base balancing, energy evaluation for oxygenated water composing, metal corrosion: acid effects of metals (iron, copper and aluminum), base effects on metals (iron, copper and aluminum), metal protection methods, experiment of metal galvanic dying, Fundamental of Electrical Engineering 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Electrostatics: electrical charges, electrostatic field, electrostatic polarization,

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
electrostatics induction, laws, theorems and concepts in electrostatic field problems. 2. Dynamic electricity (direct current): electric motive force sources, laws, theorems and concepts in dynamic electricity, direct current circuits, electrochemical analysis, batteries, and introduction to transient states. 3. Electro-magnetics: magnetic field generation, magnetic induction, magnetic flux, magnetic polarization, magnetic momentum, laws, theorems and concepts in electromagnetism, magnetic circuits, self-inductance and mutual inductance, electromagnetic forces and power, forces affecting electromagnetic field. Specialized Workshops (Electronics and 4 4 Electrical) Course Content: The student carries on various experimental practices at the electrical workbench, electronics workbench and computer maintenance and assembly workbench. English (2) 4 4 Life Lines Book (Intermediate Level). Introduction to Computer 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Computer usage. 2. Components of a computer system. 3. Data representation using computer. 4. Computer architecture. 5. Computer peripheral units. 6. Computer networks. 7. Computer software. 8. Ethics of computer science. 9. Internet, windows OS and applications implementation. 10. Introduction to MS office. 18 14 32 Grand Total

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Second Academic Year

First Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Mathematics (3) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Analytic geometry in space: vector algebra, vector functions of one variable or more, coordinate systems in space, curvilinear coordinates. Surface and curves in space: plane, straight line, second degree surfaces in space, geometric properties of space curve, geometric properties of space surface. 2. Multivariable integrals: double integral and its application, triple integral and its applications, surface integral and its applications, line integral and its applications, improper multivariable integrals. 3. Vector analysis: scalar field and vector field, vector derivatives of first and second order, the DEL operator, gradient, divergence, curl, potential vector field, vector calculus: ordinary vector integrals, linear vector integrals, work and circulation, vector integral on closed surface, vector function flux, volume integral of vector functions, gauss's theorem, stokes theorem, green theorem. Electrical Circuits (1) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Introduction to direct current circuits. 2. Monophasic circuits. 3. Evaluations in complex plane. 4. Two-terminal equivalent circuits. 5. Linear electric circuit evaluations using complex plotting. 6. Resonance in electric circuits. 7. Electric power. 8. Computer aided electric circuit analysis methods Substances of Electrical Materials 2 2 Course Content: 1. Introduction to insulators. 2. Organic and inorganic insulators. 3. Properties of conductor and magnetic materials. Programming (1) 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. C++ program structure. 2. Variables and constants. 3. Programming expressions and statements. 4. Arithmetic and logical expressions. 5. Comments. 6. Control techniques (if, while and case loops). 7. Functions declaration and calling. 8. Introduction to classes. 9. Arrays. 10. Character arrays and strings.

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Fundamental of Electronic Engineering 4 2 Course Content:: 1. Semiconductors physics. 2. P-N junction diode. 3. Particular diodes (definition, structure and properties). Varactor, Schottki, Zener, tunnel, backward. 4. Bipolar junction transistors "BJT" (structure, properties and bias). 5. Field effect transistors "FET" (structure, properties and bias). 6. Metal oxide semiconductor "MOS" (structure, properties and bias). 7. Negative resistance devices (SCR-TR-DIAC-UJT-PUT). 8. Optoelectronics (LED and LCD display). English (3) 4 Headway book (Upper Intermediate). 20 8 Grand Total 6

4 28

Second Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
6 Electrical Measurements and Measuring 4 2 Devices Course Content: 1. Principles in measurements. 2. Results analysis concepts. 3. Signal transducers. 4. Signal adaptors. 5. Analog and digital electrical measurement instrumentation. 6. Electrical measurement methods. Electrical Circuits (2) 2 2 Course Content: 1. Bi-terminals. 2. Polyphase circuits. 3. Non-linear and periodic functions. 4. Transient states. 5. Circuit analysis using computers. Programming (2) 2 2 Course Content: 1. Pointers. 2. Classes and data abstraction. 3. Overloading. 4. Inheritance. 5. Input/output operations. 6. Dealing with files. Electromagnetic Fields Theory 4 2 Course Content: Introduction to fields theory (definitions, radiation fields, mathematical study). Electrostatic field.

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Electric field for DC current. Magnetic field for DC current. Electromagnetic field, electrodynamics field (basic concepts, Maxwell equations, D'Alembert equation, wave equations and pointing theory). Electromagnetic waves propagation (plane waves propagation, reflection and refraction). Electromagnetic waves transmission and radiation (wave guide, resonant gap, principles of electrodynamics magnetism, applications) Mathematics (4) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Complex analysis: complex variables and complex functions, complex point sets and complex number representation, limit, derivative and continuity of a complex function, analytic functions, singular points, elementary complex functions, complex integrals, Cauchy's integral theorem and formulas. Complex series: Taylor's expansion, Laurent expansion, classification of singularities. Residues theorem: evaluation of complex integral using residues theorem, evaluation of real-definite integrals using residues theorem. Mappings and its representation: complex mapping and function, analytic function representation, conformal mapping, general conformal mappings. 2. Fourier series and integral: trigonometric series, complex form of Fourier series, harmonic analysis, Fourier integral, generalized Fourier series. 3. Special functions: Gamma function, Beta function, error function, Fresnel function, sine and cosine integrals, Bessel functions of first and second sort, Legendrs polynomials. 4. Laplace transform and its applications: Laplace transform, inversion of Laplace transform, Laplace transform of some special functions, Laplace transform applications, relationship between Fourier integral and Laplace transform, Z transform. 5. Partial differential equations: partial differential equations with direct integral ability, partial differential equation of the first order, partial differential equations of high orders with two independent variables and constant coefficients, vibrating string wave equation, two-dimensional heat transfer equation, circular membrane and Bessel equation. 16 10 26 Grand Total

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Third Academic Year Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

First Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Mathematics (5) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Numerical Analysis: mathematical modeling and using computer to solve scientific problems, error analysis: error sources, numbers approximation, absolute error and relative error, rounding errors, arithmetic operation errors, function error, arithmetic operation principles in computer, various inputs for error analysis, solving non-linear equation: methods: bisection method, iteration method, newton's method, algebraic linear equation system solving methods: direct methods: Gauss method, factorization method, matrix inverse, non-linear equation system solving methods: Newton's method, iteration method, Seidel's method, interpolation and function approximation: Lagrange method, difference tables, slide method, tiny squares method, numerical methods in solving differential equations: Euler method, improved Euler method, Runge-Kutta method, numerical methods in integral evaluation: rectangular rule, trapezoidal rule, Simpson's rule, linear programming: linear programming problem, simplex method. 2. Probability And Statistics: random experiment probability space: elementary event space, event algebra, probability function, conditional probability and event independence: conditional probability definition and properties, law of exact probability, Bayes formula, event independence, random variable and its probability distribution function, discrete random variables: Bernoulli distribution, binomial distribution, geometric distribution, hyper geometric distribution, Poisson distribution, continuous random variables: continuous uniform distribution, exponential distribution, normal distribution, Chi square distribution, characteristic values of random variables: expectation, variance, moment generating function, central limit theorem, random vector and its probability distribution function. 3. Statistics: introduction to descriptive statistics, statistical data and its display, central tendency measures, deviation measures, simple correlation measures, linear regression, introduction to sampling theory: random sample, sampling methods, sampling distributions, point estimation: unbiased estimates, efficient estimates, interval estimates for statistical parameters, tests of hypotheses, nonparametric tests using Chi square distribution: observation comparison tests, goodness of fit test. Electronics Circuits (1) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. BJT amplifier (hybrid equivalent circuits, alternatives parameters "Av, Ai, Rin and Ro", frequency response, low and high cutover frequencies "Bode plot"). 2. BJT as switch. 3. JFET amplifier (hybrid equivalent circuits, alternatives parameters "Av, Ai, Rin and Ro", frequency response, low and high cutover frequencies "Bode plot"). 4. MOS and CMOS transistors as switch. 5. Amplifiers correlation (Rc, Trans, Direct and OPTO).

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
6. Composed transistor circuits (differential, cascaded and Darlingtons) 7. Negative feedback for amplifiers. 8. Operation amplifier (structure, theory, applications). Automatic Control Theory 4 Course Content: 1. Pulse response and transfer function. 2. Mechanical and electromagnetic modeling. 3. Feedback principles. 4. Open loop response. 5. Time domain parameters. 6. Stability and Routh's criterion. 7. Root locus construction rules. 8. Compensator design using root locus. 9. Nyquist stability criterion and frequency band design. 10. Bode diagrams. 11. Lag/lead compensation and PID compensator using Bode diagrams. 12. Stability analysis and pole placement.

6 7

Lab: application of theoretical principals on MatLab. Logic Circuits 4 2 6 Course Content: Binary systems Boolean algebra and logic gates Gate-level minimization Carno tables Combinational logic Synchronous sequential logic Registers and counters Electrical Power Systems 2 2 Course content: 1. Electric energy generating. 2. Electric energy transmission. 3. Electricity transmission cables. 4. Tri-phase electric energy generators. 5. Introduction to distribution networks in city and country-side. 6. Grounding in power systems. 7. Electric power supply quality. 8. Electric energy consumption. 9. Mathematical modeling of load flow in electric networks. 10. Mathematical modeling of symmetrical works in electric networks. 11. Short-circuit current evaluations. 12. Introduction to power system protection. 13. Interference between electric power transmission lines and communication wires. English (4) 4 4 Engineering specialized English. Data Structures and Algorithms 4 4 Course Content:

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Algorithm definition. Algorithm efficiency. Algorithm analysis. Algorithm complexity. Recursive algorithms. Sorting and searching algorithms. Principles in data structures. Array architecture and storage techniques. Vectors and lists. Stacks. Queues. Tables. Trees (hierarchies). 26 6 32

Grand Total

Second Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Electronics Circuits (2) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Positive Feedback and Sinusoidal Generators. 2. Generating No sinusoidal Signals. 3. Semi linear Circuits using OP AMP (Limiters, Comparators and Schmitt Trigger). 4. Transient Behavior of BJT and MOSFET Transistors. 5. Multi vibrators Circuits and Connect and Disconnect Circuits. 6. Sample and Hold Circuits. 7. Linear and Switched MODE D.C. Power Supply Circuits. Fundamentals of Communications Engineering 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. Filters and Transmissions Lines 2. Spectral Analyses and Transmissions of Signals via Linear Systems 3. Probabilities, Random Processes and Noise. 4. Analog Modulation, Demodulation and Detection. 5. Sampling and Analog Pulse Modulation. 6. Pulse Code Modulation and Delta Modulation. 7. Digital Carrier Modulation Methods (ASK, FSK, PSK and M-Level Digital Modulation). Logic Systems and Digitals Circuits 4 2 6 Course Content: Ripple counters Memory and Programmable Logic. Register Transfer Level. Asynchronous Sequential Logic. Digital Integrated Circuits. VHDL. Lab: MultiSim Applications.

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Minor Project: 8-bit transmitter with parity check, using basic functions ICs.

Electronics Measurements and Measuring 4 4 Devices Course Content: 1. General Topics in Measurements. 2. Measurement Devices: Currents, Voltages and Resistances. Alternative signals. Power. 3. Signal Oscillator and its Applications in measurements. 4. Measuring Active and Passive Electric Components: Independent components. Semiconductors. Integrated Circuits. 5. Recording Systems: Chort Recorders. Recording Systems measurements. 6. Systems and Sound Signals Sound signals measurements. Sound signals convertors. Oscillating signals convertors. 7. Acoustic Signals measurements: Oscillating Signals Automatic Control Theory (2) 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Sampling and Holding. 2. Block Diagram Analysis of Sampling System. 3. Design in Discrete Time Domain. 4. Designing using Root Locus, PID, Frequency Response. 5. Design and Analysis in State Space. 6. Control Design (Controllability and Poles Placement). 7. Observe ability. Industrial Electronics 4 4 Course Content: 1. High Power Semiconductor Components (Power Transistors, Thyristors, GTO Thyristors, TRIAC, Electronic Relays). 2. Converters (Principles, Thyristoric Converters, Transistoric Converters, Current Converters, Voltage Converters). 3. Inductive Loads Driving using Converters. 4. Transducers (Principles, Transducers Coupling, Thermal Transducers, Pressure Transducers, Flow Transducers, Level Transducers). 5. Relays (Principles, Time Relays, Electro thermal Relays, and Photoelectric Relays). 6. Programmable Logic Controllers. 7. Introduction to Microcontrollers. 22 8 30 Grand Total

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Fourth Academic Year Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

First Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Electronic Circuits (3) 4 2 6 Course Content: 1. The Multiplier and its Applications. 2. Power Amplifiers (B, AB and C). 3. Wide Band Amplifiers. 4. Tuned Amplifiers. 5. Noise and Distortion in Amplifiers. 6. Introduction to Active Filters. Signal Processing (1) 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Introduction to Signal Processing. 2. Signal and Systems Analysis in Time-Domain. 3. Z-Transformation. 4. Signal and System Analysis in Frequency-Domain. 5. Properties of Linear Time Invariant Systems in Time-Domain and Frequency Domain. Computer Organization and Architecture (1) 2 2 4 Course Content: 1. Principles in Computer Architecture. 2. Functional Units of Computer. 3. Instruction Sets and Addressing Types. 4. Low Level Programming Language (Assembly). 5. Numerical and Arithmetic Operation Representation in Computer. 6. Data Processing. 7. Arithmetic and Logic Unit. 8. Control Unit of Central Processing Unit. 9. Microprocessors Programming. 10. Memory Implementation. 11. Multi-Level Memories. 12. Cache Memory. 13. Input/output Units. 14. System Bus Design. Lab: Minor project: design and implementation of a 4-bit processor using simple functions ICs (Registers, gates, multiplexers, decoders) Antenna and Electromagnetic Waves Propagation Course Content: 1. Electromagnetic Waves Propagation: 4 2 6

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
General Topics in Electromagnetic Waves Propagation (Reflection, Refraction, Maxwell's Equations, Frequency Bands) Propagation over Earth Surface. Skywaves Propagation. Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Various Frequency Bands: o Very Long Waves o Medium and Long Waves o Short Waves o Microwave and Very Short Waves Noise and S/N Ratio. Design Considerations in Radio Junction. 2. Antenna: Dipole Antenna Radiation from Antenna Adjustment of Antennas Antennas Parameters Wideband Antennas Receiver Antenna Antenna: Primary Antennas, Vertical and Horizontal Antennas, Mesh Antennas and Micro-Antennas. Microelectronics 4 2 6 Course Content: Fundamental of Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits Technology (Industrial Stages). Integration using BJT Transistor. Integration using MOS Transistor. Internal Structure for Linear Circuits. Internal Structure for Logic Circuits using TTL family. Internal Structure for Logic Circuits using MOS 7 CMOS family. High Speed Structures. ASIC, PLD, FPGA and VLSI Circuits. Hybrid Integrated Circuits. Lab: Applications on FPGA experimental kit. Integrated Circuits CAD English 4 4 Engineering specialized English. 20 10 30 Grand Total

Second Semester
Course Name
1 Communication Systems (1) Course Content: 1. Noise in Analog Modulation Systems.

Theoretical
4

Practical
2

Total
6

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
2. Analog Modulation System Applications. 3. Source Coding System Performance. 4. Broadband Signals Digital Transmission. 5. Digital Modulation Systems of Carrier Signals. 6. Telephone Systems and Digital Collecting. Signal Processing (2) 2 2 Course Content: 1. Frequency Domain Characteristics of LTI Systems. 2. Filters (Continuous and Discrete, FIR, IIR and Adaptive Filters). 3. Discrete Fourier Transform. 4. Two dimensional signal and image processing. 5. Small Wave Transformation. 6. Digital Signal Processing. 7. Analysis of DT Random Signals. Lab: Applications of theoretical concepts on MATLAB and SimuLink. Microprocessors 4 2 Course Content: 1. Basic Concepts in Microprocessors. 2. Historical Overview of Microprocessors Development and Technologies. 3. Architecture and Programming of 8-bit Microprocessors. 4. Architecture and Programming of 16-bit Microprocessors. 5. Peripheral Circuit Functions and Interfacing Techniques with Microprocessors. 6. Architecture and Programming of 32-bit Microprocessors. 7. Development Perspectives of Microprocessors. Lab: Applications on a PIC microprocessor experimental kit using Assembly. Microwave Technologies 4 2 Course Content: 1. Microwave Transmission Lines. 2. Smith Chart and Its Applications in Impedance Matching. 3. Microwave Tubes. 4. Microwave Semiconductors. 5. S-Parameters and Signal Flowcharts. 6. Passive Components of Microwave Band. 7. Ferrite and Other Non-Symmetrical Components of Microwave Band. 8. Microwaves Measurements. Electroacoustic 4 Course Content: 1. Hearing Properties and Sound Parameter. 2. Transducers (Microphones and Loudspeakers). 3. Audio Amplification Systems. 4. Analog Sound Recording and Replaying. 5. Introduction to Digital Sound Processing. 6. Speech Encoders and Hearing Encoders. 7. Introduction to Speech Recognition. 8. Digital Sound Recording and Replaying. Electronic Circuits Simulation 4 2 Course Content:

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
1. pSPICE Programming: Introduction. Block Diagram of Simulator and pSPICE Algorithms. pSPICE Formulas and Syntax. Electric and Electronic Circuit Descriptive Text. Inputs (Component Description, Source Description, Partial Circuits, Analysis Requirements, Output Requirements). Using Circuit Schematic Plotting in Electronic and Electric Circuit Design. Digital Circuits Design. 2. Microwave Circuit Programming using Serenade: Introduction. Simulation Forms. Applications. 22 10 32 Grand Total

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Fifth Academic Year Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

First Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
6 Communication Systems (2) 4 2 Course Content: 1. Satellite Systems and Orbits. 2. Spread Spectrum Systems. 3. Multiple Access Systems (CDMA, TDMA, FDMA). 4. Synchronous and Asynchronous Transfer System. 5. Digital Transfer Systems in Broadband (ISDN, DSL, ADSL, VDSL,..). 6. Transmission Channel Properties. 7. Channel Errors and Code Interference. 8. Channel Coding System and Error-Correction Techniques. 9. Channel Equalization. 10. Cellular Communication Concepts. Coding and Information Theory 4 Course Content: 1. Discrete Information. 2. Sources of Discrete Information without Memory. 3. Sources of Discrete Information with Memory. 4. Discrete Communication Channels. 5. Sources of Continuous Information. 6. Continuous Communication Channels. 7. Distortion Ratio Theory. 8. Error Detection and Correction Codecs. Television Architecture and Visual 4 2 Communications Course Content: 1. Characteristics of the human vision and photometric quantities. 2. Principles of color measurements. 3. Scanning and display methods. 4. Recording sensors. 5. Television signal properties and spectrums. 6. Color television systems (NTSC, SECAM, PAL). 7. Introduction to digital visualization. 8. Visual compression methods. 9. Digital video broadcast systems. 10. Properties of analog and digital visual recording. 11. Fax systems. 12. Multimedia systems. English (6) 4 Specialized engineering English Business Management and Economics 4 Course Content:

4 5

4 4

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Foundations of Engineering Economy. Factors: How Time and Interest Affect Money. Combining Factors. Nominal and Effective Interest Rates. Present Worth Analysis. Annual worth Analysis. Rate of Return Analysis: Single Alternative. Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives. 20 4 24

Grand Total

Second Semester
Course Name Theoretical Practical Total
Networking and Data Communications 4 4 Course Content: 1. Introduction to Networks developments. 2. Networks Hierarchy Network Services. 3. Information Networks. 4. Local Networks. 5. Switching Networks. 6. TCP/IP Networks. 7. Transport Systems (ATM, Frame Relay,..). 8. Wireless Networks. 9. Control through Networks 10. Optical Networks. 11. Switching and Routing. 12. Multimedia Networks. Optical Communications 4 4 Course Content: 1. Basic Concepts of Fiber Optics (Structure, Categories and Losses). 2. Propagation of Optical Electromagnetic Waves (In free space and Fiber Optics). 3. Optical Sources (Laser Sources and Light Emitting Diodes "LED") 4. Modulating optical Wave. 5. Amplification of optical Wave. 6. Optical Detectors properties. 7. Optical Circuits and Integrated Visual Components. 8. Optical Communications through free space. 9. Optical Systems Applications. 10. WDM Technology. 11. Optical path loss calculation. Modern Communication Systems 6 6 Course Content: 1. Introduction to Modern Communications: Network Architecture of Cellular Wireless Communication. Wireless Communications Protocol. Wireless Standards.

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Cordless Systems. TETRA Systems. Mobile Terminals. 2. GSM System: GSM Architecture and Interfaces. Establishing and Maintaining a Call. GSM Traffic Channels. GSM Logical Channels and Frame Structure. Propagation Path Loss and Propagation Models. Cellular Communication Fundamentals. Data over GSM. 3. CDMA: Spread Spectrum Systems. CDMA System. The Digital System. Speech Coding Digital Modem. 3g- CDMA Systems. RF Engineering Concepts, Frequency Synthesis and Transmitter and Receiver System. 4. Satellite Communications Introduction to Satellite Communications Orbital Aspects of Satellite Communications Launching, Orbital Effects and Satellite Subsystems Satellite Link Design Modulation and Multiplexing Multiple Access Communication Channels Modeling Radar and Sonar Engineering 4 4 Course Content: 1. Radar: Radar Measurements. Cross Section of Radar Targets. Radar Detection. Ground Effects Multipath and Clutter. The Matched Filter. The Ambiguity Function of Basic Signals. Coded Radar Signals. Accuracy of Radar Measurements. Processing a Coherent Pulse Train. Moving Target Indicator (MTI). Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR). Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). Mono-pulse tracking antenna. 2. Sonar: Propagation of Sound in Seawater.

Damascus University Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Target Strengths. Reverberation. The Sonar Equations. 18 18

Grand Total