ele3cmn communication systems
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE3CMN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of communication systems. The subject will focus on the properties of signals and noise, Fourier analysis, linear systems and lossless transmission, modulation techniques, typical communications systems, such as radio broadcasting and transmitters/receivers. Other topics include error correction code, time division multiplexing and frequency division multiplexing. The subject will also introduce students to IEEE communications standards and the state-of-the-art communication systems, and challenges faced by engineers, governments, policy setters and companies/organisations
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesMAT2LAL AND ELE2CIR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsELE5FCM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
An introduction to analogue and digital communications
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHaykin, S
Year2007
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PublisherWILEY
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Communications systems
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHaykin, S
Year2000
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PublisherWILEY
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x Assignments (approx. 500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| 8 x Laboratory reports (approx. 1500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |