ele5tse telecomm systems eng.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

ELE5TSE

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The unit focus is on the discipline of telecommunication systems engineering, including system functions, performance and economic aspects. The systems to be studied in this unit include radar systems, navigational aids, satellite communications, global positioning systems and digital microwave radio links. The economic aspects include foundations of engineering economics, system reliability considerations, life cycle costing, depreciation methods, payback period, present worth, annual worth, breakeven analyses and system replacement and retention decisions.

FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJohnson Agbinya

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSystem Engineering and Analysis (4th Ed.)PrescribedBlanchard, B.S.PEARSON PRENTICE HALL (2006)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohnson Agbinya

Class requirements

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.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 2-hour examination60
three assignments (totalling 1000 words)20
three laboratory reports (totalling 1000 words)Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the subject students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work.20