ele3cmn communication systems
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE3CMN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students 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, receivers. Other topics include pulse code modulation, time division multiplexing and frequency division multiplexing. Also included is transmission line theory including distributed circuit analysis, characteristic impedance and sinusoidal waves on transmission lines.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Tay
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 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Tay
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
Two 1.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| assignments (approx 500-words) | In order to pass the unit students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 10 |
| laboratory work (approx 1,500-words) | 30 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 60 |