Fundamental concepts in communications. Amplitude and frequency modulation. Waveform and waveform analysis. Spectral content of signal. Circuits used to generate signal. Signal recovery circuits. Introduction to digital modulation and digital waveforms. Students build and test circuits. MATLAB Part IV: using Communications System Toolbox for analysis, design, simulation and verification of communication systems. Prerequisites: EL-200. Corequisite: MA-261. Offered during spring semester only. (2-2-3)