COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELE5FCM
2021
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 .
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Admission into SMELE or SMTNE or LMEM or SMENE
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab (equiv 1,500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (equiv 1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |