COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE5FCM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will survey the fundamental principles of communication systems. The subject will focus on the properties of noise, frequency/time domain analysis, modulation and signal encoding techniques, communication security and communication integrity. You research and interact with a physical and protocol layer, several modern communication systems including WiFi, Ethernet, MQTT, and Industrial Serial standards.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures for this subject are provided online. Laboratories, which involve problem solving and analysis are conducted face to face. Weekly online problem-based learning workshops use an active learning approach where students engage in peer learning.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SMELE or SMTNE or LMEM or SMENE or TM001
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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
Principles of Electronic Communication
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLouis Frenzel
Year2016
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherMcGraw Hill
ISBN0073373850
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URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous recorded lectures
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
Active Learning Problem Solving Quizzes via Zoom
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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2 Hour Written Exam (2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two Online Quizzes (2x 20 minutes, 500 words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Three written assignments (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Two Group Educational Escape Room Problem Solving Exercises (500 Words) | Other | Group | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Demonstration of Laboratory Design Tasks (1000 Words) | Practical demonstration | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |