ele3cmn communication systems
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE3CMN
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of communication systems. The unit will focus on the properties of signals and noise, Fourier analysis, linear systems and lossless transmission, linear and exponential modulation techniques, typical communications systems, such as radio broadcasting and transmitters/receivers. Other topics include pulse code modulation, time division multiplexing and frequency division multiplexing. Also included is transmission line theory including distributed circuit analysis, characteristics impedance and sinusoidal waves on transmission lines. The subject will also introduce students to IEEE communications standards an examine global issues an challenges faced by engineers, governments, policy setters and companies/organisations
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE2CIR and MAT2LAL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE5FCM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to analogue and digital communications | Recommended | Haykin, S 2007 | 2ND EDN, WILEY |
| Readings | Communications systems | Recommended | Haykin, S 2000 | 4TH EDN, WILEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the necessary analytical tools (Fourier analysis, linear systems concepts) in the study of modern communication systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures 2-7 are on analytical techniques for the study of communication systems. Lectures 15-17 are on techniques to characterise noise such as power spectral density. These techniques are also practised in labs 1-3.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Demonstrate knowledge on the fundamental principles of communication such as modulation, noise and sampling.
- Activities:
- Lectures 8 -14 and labs 4-6 study basic principles of linear and non-linear modulation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Analyse some important modulation techniques in communication systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures 17-18 and labs 4-6 study the effect on noise of the performance of modulation systems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate knowledge on the fundamental principles of transmission lines.
- Activities:
- Lectures 19-20 study the basic principles of transmission lines.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Simulate basic communication systems under varying conditions using computer and report on performance.
- Activities:
- Students simulate various communication system scenarios with different parameters using the software Matlab in the laboratory. Written reports that discuss the effect of varying the parameters are required.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSong Wang
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignments (approx 500-words) | 10 | 01, 03 | |
| Laboratory work (approx 1,500-words) | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |