# ESET280 Introduction to Communication Systems

College of Technology Engineering Technology Department

**Course Description:** This course covers radio frequency fundamentals and the concepts of data and information communication systems. Students will learn analog modulation techniques, electromagnetic wave propagation, path loss, multiple access techniques and introductory topics in antenna theory, transmission lines and satellite systems.

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [EET121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET121 "View EET121"), [MTH320](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH320 "View MTH320")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (BS) | Electronic Systems Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/electronic-systems-engineering-technology-bachelors-degree)
- [Electronics Engineering Technology (AAS - South Carolina Only) | Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/electronics-engineering-aas)
- [Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) | Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/electronics-engineering-associate)
- [Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) | Mechatronics Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechatronics-associate-degree)

Learn more about the [programs available at ECPI University](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs).