Course Code and Number

CME 312

Course Name

Signals and Systems

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

EPE 220

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Asma Alqudah

Course Description

Continuous and discrete time signals and systems, continuous and discrete time convolution, continuous and discrete LTI systems, Fourier analysis for continuous-time signals, properties and applications of Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and z-Transform.

Course Objectives

Understand and be able to apply mathematical system models.

Understand and be able to apply mathematical signal models.

Understand the interplay between these system and signal models.

Understand the basic methods and techniques needed for the higher course of DSP.

Understanding things at the “system level” to allows engineers to better design and analysis at the “circuit level”.

Determine how individually designed circuits will interact when connected.

Course Code and Number

CME 314

Course Name

Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes in Engineering

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 312

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Rami Halloush

Course Description

This course equips students with the fundamentals of probability theory. It addresses the following topics: Probability definition and laws. Random variables, probability density function, probability distribution function, probability mass function. Multiple random variables. Random processes, spectral properties of random processes and response of linear systems to random input, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.

Course Objectives

Understand the basic laws of probability.

Develop the principles of probability into the notion of random variable.

Be able to characterize random variables via probability mass/density functions and cumulative distribution functions.

Extend the principles of single random variable to many random variables

Associate random variables with time and space to develop the notion of stochastic processes

Be able to model real life situations using stochastic models

Be able to describe the confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and regression.

Course Code and Number

CME 342

Course Name

Engineering Electromagnetics

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 216

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Mohammad Rawashdeh

Course Description

Coordinate systems and transformation, review of vector calculus, electrostatic fields: Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, electric dipole, properties of materials, electric boundary conditions, Poisson's and Laplace's equations, resistance and capacitance, the method of images, magnetostatic fields: Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's circuit law, magnetic force and torque, magnetic boundary conditions, inductance.

Course Objectives

Introduce students to the fundamentals of Electromagnetic fields with real life applications.

Expose them to examples of electromagnetics applications

Improve their design and problem-solving skills.

Course Code and Number

CME 442

Course Name

Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 342

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Zuhair Hijaz

Course Description

Faraday’s law and electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, plane waves in lossless and lossy media, normal and oblique incidence, transmission lines, rectangular and circular waveguides, cavity resonators.

Course Objectives

Understand, analyze and apply Faraday's Law and Maxwell's Equations to Engineering problems.

Understand, analyze, and apply the effects of plane wave propagation in various mediums.

Understand, analyze, and apply propagation in various types of two-conductor transmission lines and waveguides.

Course Code and Number

CME 446

Course Name

Microwave Systems

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 442

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Asem Zoubi

Course Description

Waveguides, Planar circuit technology:  microstrip, stripline, coplanar waveguide, and finline. Scattering parameter theory and microwave measurements. Impedance Matching. Microwave devices and components:  resonators, filters, power dividers, couplers.

Course Objectives

Ability to analyze and design rectangular and circular waveguides, striplines and microstrip lines.

Understand and apply network analysis concepts and derive network parameters.

Ability to analyze and design impedance matching networks.

Ability to analyze and design power dividing and combining networks, resonators, and filters.

Course Code and Number

CME 450

Course Name

Communication Theory and Systems

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 312

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Khaled Hayajneh

Course Description

It introduces the students to the fundamentals and basics of communication systems theory. The course covers the following topics: review of signals and Fourier analysis, power spectral density and energy spectral density, auto and cross correlation functions, basic communication theory, amplitude modulation (AM) and detection, frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), demodulation of FM and PM signals, Noise in AM, FM and PM systems.

Course Objectives

Introduce students to the fundamentals of communication systems Theory.

Familiarize students with the different types of analog modulation techniques such as (AM, FM, and PM), principle of modulation, and demodulation, modulators and demodulators.

Expose students to examples of applications and tradeoffs that typically occur in engineering system design, and to have them apply the knowledge in the design problems.

Improve the design and problem-solving skills of students.

Course Code and Number

CME 451

Course Name

Analog Communications Lab.

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

CME 450

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Asma Qudah

Course Description

This laboratory is mandatory for major students. It allows students to work on hands-on experiments in the fundamental and basic subjects of analog communication systems. The lab covers experiments in the following topics: Amplitude modulation (AM) and amplitude modulators/demodulators, automatic gain control (AGC) and superheterodyne receivers, frequency modulation (FM) and demodulation.

Course Objectives

Allow students to conduct experiments on the fundamentals of communication systems.

Let students run setups on the different types of analog modulation techniques such as (AM, FM, and PM), modulators, and demodulators.

Expose students to examples of obstacles that typically occur in engineering system design, and to have them apply the knowledge in the design problems.

Improve the design and problem-solving skills of students.

Course Code and Number

CME 452

Course Name

Digital Communications

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 450

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Sharief Abdel-Razeq

Course Description

Introduction, pulse code modulation, transmission of binary waveforms in AWGN environment, performance analysis and error probability, bandpass modulation binary and multilevel (ASK, PSK and FSK).

Course Objectives

Emphasis on the analog-to-digital conversion techniques and their noise analysis

The principles used in the generation, transmission and reception of digitally modulated signals.

Coverage of the structure of optimal digital communication receivers that minimize the effect of channel noise

Coverage of the performance of digital modulation techniques under the presence of noise.

Coverage of the digital transmission through bandlimited AWGN Channels and the inter-symbol interference (ISI) effect.

To learn how to compare between different modulation schemes.

Course Code and Number

CME 453

Course Name

Digital Communications Lab.

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

CME 452

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Sharief Abdel-Razeq

Course Description

Sampling technique, time division multiplexing, pulse time and pulse code modulation and demodulation, delta and sigma delta modulation and demodulation, ASK, FSK, PSK and carrier generation, QPSK, coded transmission and reception. 

Course Objectives

Enforce practical engineering skills on theoretical knowledge taught in Digital Communications

Let students run setups on the different types of analog modulation techniques such as (ASK, FSK, and PSK, QPSK), modulators, and demodulators.

Ensure the ability of students to interpret results and demonstrate reporting skills on conducted lab sessions

Improve the design and problem-solving skills of students.

Course Code and Number

CME 342

Course Name

Digital Signal Processing

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 312

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Ahmad Musa

Course Description

Continuous and discrete time signals and systems, continuous and discrete time convolution, continuous and discrete LTI systems, Fourier analysis for continuous-time signals, properties and applications of Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and z-Transform.

Course Objectives

To introduce students to the fundamentals, implementations and applications of DSP techniques from practical point of view.

To bridge the gap between theory and practice in learning DSP principles and applications.

To improve their skills in analyzing and design many DSP applications in all kind of fields such as   communications, biomedicine and digital audio and instrumentation.

Course Code and Number

CME 455

Course Name

Digital Signal Processing Lab

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

CME 454

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Ahmad Musa

Course Description

Implementation of DSP concepts using tiger 40 DSP card, these concepts include:  discrete time convolution, convolution with DFT (linear, circular), inverse DFT, computation of DFT using FFT algorithms, inverse FFT, design of digital filters (infinite impulse response, finite impulse response). 

Course Objectives

Generate waveforms and to do Fourier transform

Design digital and analog filters using MATLAB Software.

Implementation of DSP concepts using tiger 40 DSP card

Course Code and Number

CME 460

Course Name

Fiber Optics Communications

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 442 + CME 452

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eyad Zraiqi

Course Description

Introduction, ray optics, step and graded index fibers, multimode and single mode fibers, fabrication of fibers, transmission characteristics of fibers (attenuation, dispersion, polarization), light sources: LED and lasers, intensity modulation coherent and non-coherent detection, heterodyne and homodyne receivers, transmission via optical fibers with budget calculation, optical measurements.

Course Objectives

Apply the fundamental principles of optics and light wave to design optical fiber communication systems.

Identify structures, functions, materials, and working principle of optical fibers.

Explain the principles of, compare and contrast single- and multi-mode optical fiber characteristics.

Understand basic optics properties, attenuation, and dispersion.

Analyze the operation of LEDs, LASERs, and PIN photodetectors and their applications in optical systems.

Course Code and Number

CME 461

Course Name

Fiber Optics Communications Lab.

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

CME 460

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Hasan Aldiabat

Course Description

Measurements of numerical aperture (NA), attenuation, dispersion, and insertion loss due to connectors. Demonstration on fiber polishing and cutting. Analog and digital transmission system measurements including bit error rate (BER) measurements.

Course Objectives

Enforce practical engineering skills on theoretical knowledge taught in Fiber Optics Transmission Lines and Systems

Enforce practical experience on measurement methods of Fiber Optics Lines and Systems

Ensure the ability of students to interpret results and demonstrate reporting skills on conducted lab sessions

Course Code and Number

CME 462

Course Name

Data Communications

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 452 or CME 456

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Hazim Shakhatreh

Course Description

Network Basic concepts, protocol architecture, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol architecture, Data transmission, transmission media, signal encoding techniques, asynchronous and synchronous transmission, interfaces, error detection/correction, line configuration, network topologies and categories, flow and error control, HDLC, circuit switching and packet switching, multiplexing: X.25, and frame relay.

Course Objectives

Provide a comprehensive coverage of digital data communication principles and terminology.

Provide an understanding of the standard architectural structure of computer networks and protocols.

Provide an in-depth understanding of the Physical Layer and Data Link Layer modeling and engineering.

Provide a comprehensive coverage of physical and logical network topologies.

Course Code and Number

CME 498

Course Name

Capstone Design Project I

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

120 CH + ELE 205 + Dept. Approval

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Department Head

Course Description

Theoretical investigation and practical implementation of special projects under the supervision of an academic member of the faculty.

Course Objectives

To make the students understand and practice the basic concepts of engineering design for multidisciplinary communication engineering project.

To expose the students to group learning and teamwork by working on a multidisciplinary project.

To improve the oral and written communication skills of the students.

Course Code and Number

CME 500

Course Name

Field Training

Credit Hours

6

Pre-requisites

Pass 120 CH + Dep. Approval

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Department Head

Course Description

Four months training period provides students with a practical experience about their field. Students are introduced to and gain practical experience in several state-of-the-art techniques/methodologies. Internships may take place in the industrial, commercial institutes, or in the university incubators.

Course Objectives

Student can apply what they have learned in the theoretical courses to the real life.

Teach students how to be self-confident when they face problems in their practical life.

Improve the communication skills of the students by conducting the practical life environment.

Course Code and Number

CME 548

Course Name

Antennas and Wave Propagation

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 442

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Zuhair Hijaz

Course Description

Topics discussed in this class include: Radio-frequency spectrum and its uses in communications, types of antennas, fundamental parameters of antennas, Friis transmission formula and radar equation, radiation integrals and potential functions, wire antennas (dipole, monopole, loop, helical), antenna arrays, log periodic antenna array, overview of horn and dish antennas, overview of microstrip antennas, simulation tools for antennas, Terrestrial propagation modes  and models using the ionosphere & tropospheric scattering.

Course Objectives

Review the fundamentals of antenna theory.

Expose students to examples of applications and various antenna types including linear and planar microstrip configuration.

Introduce students to the various types and models of Radio wave propagation affecting Communication Systems. 

Improve the design and problem-solving skills.

Course Code and Number

CME 549

Course Name

Antennas and Microwaves Lab.

Credit Hours

1

Pre-requisites

CME 548

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Zuhair Hijaz

Course Description

Basic and directive antennas, radiated horn and dish antenna measurements, measurements of microwave power, voltage standing wave ratio and impedance, waveguide attenuators, microwave tuners, directional couplers, series and shunt tees, microwave detectors and mixers, circularly polarized antennas, microstrip patch antenna measurements. 

Course Objectives

Enforce practical engineering skills on theoretical knowledge taught in the course of Antennas & Wave Propagation & Microwave Engineering

Enforce practical experience on measurement methods of various antenna types & microwave devices

Ensure the ability of students to interpret results and demonstrate reporting skills on conducted lab sessions

Course Code and Number

CME 568

Course Name

Mobile Communications Systems

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 452

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Sharief Abdel-Razeq

Course Description

Introduction, mobile communication systems and standards, mobile radio propagation, large scale path loss and small-scale multi-path fading, Doppler Spread, delay spread and coherence bandwidth, coverage techniques and cellular concept, modulation techniques for mobile radio, access techniques spread spectrum and diversity.

Course Objectives

Students will gain knowledge about the main features of mobile communication systems and standards and technical issues regarding the design of such systems.

Students will apply math and engineering concepts in the analysis and design of mobile communication systems.

Course Code and Number

CME 570

Course Name

Wireless Communications Networks

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 452

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Khalid Hayajneh

Course Description

Analysis of mobility, hand off, control traffic loading, resource allocation techniques, multi-access protocols, Wireless LANs, Indoor propagation, IEEE 801.11, HIPELAN and Bluetooth, Wireless ATM, mobile IP and TCP, Ad hoc networks, Sensor networks, WAP.

Course Objectives

Students will gain knowledge about the main features of wireless networks and standers and technical issues regarding the design of such systems.

Students will apply math and engineering concepts in the analysis and design of wireless networks.

Class will emphasize critical thinking and debate.

Course Code and Number

CME 576

Course Name

Advanced Communication Systems

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 452

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Dr. Zuhair Hijaz

Course Description

Topics discussed in this class include: Color TV theory, Color TV transmission and reception, Fundamentals of orbital mechanics, Satellite Launching systems, satellite space and earth segments, Satellite link power calculations, Direct Digital TV Broadcast systems, GPS, VSATs and MSATs.

Course Objectives

Provide Basic Knowledge on Satellite orbital mechanics, look angles and launching systems.

Ensure detailed analytical skills on satellite link budget design in various environmental conditions

Provide detailed understanding of the functions of satellite communication segments and those of Earth stations

Provide full understanding of color TV Transmission and reception along with modern satellite application and tools such as Direct TV Broadcast, GPS, MSATs and VSATs. 

Course Code and Number

CME 598

Course Name

Capstone Design Project II

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

CME 498

Status

Required

Course Coordinator

Department Head

Course Description

Theoretical investigation or practical implementation of a selected project, under the supervision of an academic member of the faculty, may be a continuation of CME 498. A final report, as well as an oral examination, is required. 

Course Objectives

To make the students understand and practice the basic concepts of engineering design for multidisciplinary communication engineering project.

To expose the students to group learning and teamwork by working on a multidisciplinary project.

To improve the oral and written communication skills of the students.

To make students capable of integrated project planning, scheduling, and cost analysis for communication engineering project.

To let the students, demonstrate their abilities in all Student Outcomes (SOs) as prescribed by the department.