Communication systems are integral to modern technology, enabling the exchange of information over different mediums. At the core of these systems lies the transmission of data from a source to a destination through a channel, often subject to noise and interference. This term project aims to provide hands$-$on experience in understanding basic communication system components and applying them to a cryptology scenario. In this term project, you will create a basic communication system with a focus on cryptology. The project involves designing a basic communication system simulation using MATLAB, where a transmitter encrypts a text message, sends it through a simulated channel, and a receiver decrypts the received message. The following are the minimum requirements; however, any cool addition will be rewarded generously$\mathrm{.}1.$ Transmitter function: $-$ Responsible for encoding the original message into a secure format using a predefined key. $-$ Key information will be stored in an Excel file with two columns: the English alphabet in the first column and the corresponding encrypted version in the second column. $2.$ Channel $-$ Simulates the transmission medium. For the purposes of this project, you will implement a $$controlled dropped character,$$ assuming the channel has interference causing the $6$th character of each word to be dropped. This feature can be enabled and disabled by the user through a switch in the user interface. $3.$ Receiver $-$ Decrypts the received message using the same key from the Excel file, transforming it back to its original form$\mathrm{.}1.$ User Interface: Implement a MATLAB App Designer interface with a text box for users to input their original sentences. Buttons to activate transmitter and receiver functions. A switch to enable and disable the channel interference feature. $2.$ Transmitter Function $/$ Activate Transmitter Button: Develop a MATLAB function that takes the userinput sentence, reads the key from the Excel file, and encrypts the message. This Excel file can be uploaded through the user interface by a Browse Button. $3.$ Receiver Function $/$ Activate Receiver Button: Create a MATLAB function that takes the encrypted message, reads the key from the same Excel file, and decrypts the received message. $4.$ A screen recording of your application to be submitted with the code.