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On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Give mathematical descriptions of communication signals and systems in both time and frequency domains
2. Characterise noise from a probabilistic standpoint
3. Explain the principles underlying the main analog and digital modulation schemes.
This module provides an introduction to the theory of physical layer communications from a signals and systems viewpoint. Analog and digital modulation and detection are treated from a mathematical perspective as is the characterisation of channels and noise.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Laboratories | 9 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 115 |
A competency in the analysis of signals and systems through the use of Fourier transform theory, such as would be provided by module EEEN30110.
A sound understanding of the fundamentals of probability and random processes such as would be provided by module STAT20060.
A basic level in MATLAB programming.
Basic electronic engineering laboratory skills.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of term exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
Lab Report: Standard laboratory reports. Joint report for teams of 2 students |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
lab assignments will be graded as groups (of 2 persons). During class there are several points where some proofs / derivations are omitted and the students are encouraged to complete them in their own time and if they have difficulty they are welcome to seek assistance from the module coordinator directly.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23, 31, 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 13:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 25, 31, 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 13:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 24, 30, 32 | Thurs 11:00 - 13:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 26, 30, 32 | Thurs 11:00 - 13:50 |