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ECE-4164: Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) Theory and Design

Description: Fundamental theory and applications of radio navigation with the Global Positioning System GPS. Satellite orbit theory, GPS signal structure and theory, point positioning with pseudoranges and carrier phases, selective availability, dilution of precision, differential GPS, atmospheric effects on GPS signals.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 4 credits

Prerequisites: ECE-3105 or AOE-4134

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: AOE-4464

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 16

Average GPA: 3.26 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 32.83%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.57%

Wayne A Scales202045.8%42.2%9.0%0.3%2.0%0.7%3.2813
Brent M Ledvina200735.8%50.0%10.7%3.5%0.0%0.0%3.192
John M Ruohoniemi201147.1%29.5%23.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.161

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