Choi K., Liu H. Problem-Based Learning in Communication Systems Using MatLAB and Simulink

Wiley, 2016. — 399 p. — ISBN: 1119060346, 9781119060345Many digital communication topics taught in the traditional way require understanding mathematical expressions and algorithmic procedures to learn abstract concepts.The majority of existing textbooks facilitate teaching this way with systematic and thorough explanation of communication theories and concepts, mainly via mathematical models and algorithmic procedures. This is the natural outcome when computers and software were not so universally accessible decades ago as they are today. However, most students find such a way of learning digital communications ineffective and often frustrating. And even if they are able to follow the instructors in the classroom, their understanding of the concepts is often superficial. The accessibility of powerful software like MatLAB/Simulink and the Internet to students could be exploited to revolutionize the teaching of math intensive subjects such as digital communications. Through decades of classroom experience, we have learned that students’ learning becomes significantly more effective if they are led to “construct” the system themselves and observe waveforms and statistics at various stages of the system or algorithm, a process called “active” learning here.Выложенны также Supporting Files: Скрипты MatLAB, файлы Simulink и файлы данных для данной книги.