ENGR 1501
Geolocation techniques (I'll change the picture sometime...)
General Class Information
Learning about satellites, common modulation types, and geolocation.
Prerequisites
Basic physics, math. A background in programming in a language such as Matlab will help for the final project but is not necessary if a research project is selected instead.
Textbooks
None. We will reference online materials throughout the course.
Grading Policy
| 40% | Attendance | You may have one unexcused absense before your attendance grade is changes. -10% for all following missed classes. |
| 10% | Homework | These will be small assignments before the final project |
| 60% | Final Project | This will include a short presentation or class discussion. It can either be research into the state-of-the-art of some method discussed in class or implementing an algorithm. |
Contact Information
Please contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions, or complaints. Contact [Professor of Contact] only if you have a more serious concern about class management.
Course Instructor
Caroline Crockettcec3fh@virginia.com
Professor of Contact
Not sure yet
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Syllabus
Subject to change!
| Week # | Topic | Homework |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Sep 1) | Intro, Geolocation, Motivation | Read something as prep |
| 2 (Sep 8) | Modulation types. How FM, AM, and PSK are created. | Dunno |