ele4acs advancd communication systems
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE4ACS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will focus on advanced radio-based communication systems including the study of mobile radio communication systems, the evolution of mobile communications from 1G to 4G networks and some radar system fundamentals. Students will learn important concepts in the design of radio networks including link budgets, propagation path losses, transmitter/receiver parameters, antenna theory and application. Concepts such as teletraffic, traffic distribution and management are also covered. The subject is heavily focused on practical communications engineering and includes a minor project which enables students to design, manufacture and test antenna systems. The unit also examines global challenges around frequency spectrum allocation and sustainable practice for communications systems.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE3CMN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE5PMC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to wireless and mobile systems, | Prescribed | Dharma, P., Agrawal and Qing-An Zeng, | 2ND EDN, THOMSON, 2006. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe advanced techniques in modern communication systems
- Activities:
- The first few lectures provide a background of radio communication systems, propagation environments, traffic theory, traffic assignment methods in telecommunication systems, describe cellular mobile communications and demonstrate the application of traffic assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Model and analyse communication channels in cellular communication systems
- Activities:
- Advanced techniques for estimating the properties of communication channels are described in Lectures. Lectures also give detailed examples of major advanced communication systems including GSM, 3G cellular network, GPS and satellites. The various communication systems are simulated, compared and contrasted in labs.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Use communication systems modelling and analysis tools such as Matlab to simulate the MIMO and OFDM wireless communication standards.
- Activities:
- The last few lectures and labs cover OFDM and MIMO system and provide further insight into methods for measuring radio waves and overcoming the effects of radio channels on radio waves.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One major assignment (approx 2000 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Labs (approx 2000 words each) | In order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Project | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |