COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE5FCM
2020
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-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SMELE or SMTNE or LMEM or SMENE.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate analytical tools in modern communication systems to ensure appropriate standards.
- Activities:
- Lectures cover both theory and practical procedures.
02. Apply problem solving techniques to solve real world communication systems problems.
- Activities:
- Theory presented in lectures is re-enforced with practical laboratory exercises that require research, the development of analysis skills using modelling tools including MATLAB Communications Toolbox.
03. Simulate, analyse, evaluate complex communication systems using MATLAB.
- Activities:
- MATLAB is used in lectures to demonstrate the operation of various communication systems, and subsequently to solve assignment and lab problems.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
11
-
22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
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.
Tutorial
Week:
11
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab (approx 1,500 words) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| Assignments (approx 1,000 words) | 10 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
31
-
42
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
42
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lab reports (approx 1,000 words) | 020 | 02, 03 | |
| 2 Written Assignments (approx 1,000 words) | 020 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2-hour computer based examination | Short answer and problem solving tasks using MATLAB | 040 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1 hour mid-semester online quiz | 020 | 01, 02 |