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SE2XT0-Communication Systems

Module Provider: School of Systems Engineering
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught:
Module Convenor: Mr D James
Pre-requisites: SE0XE0
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

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Aims:

  • To introduce the basic principles of electronic communication systems.
  • To develop the concepts and terminology of data communication systems and computer networking.

    Assessable learning outcomes:
    By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:

  • describe the main characteristics of different types of signal
  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles of modulation
  • explain the action of wave propagation and the properties of transmission links
  • describe the principles of analogue and digital signal reception and detection
  • show an understanding of the importance of structured networks in data communication systems
  • identify the key data communication components functioning in the lower layers of the OSI model

    Additional outcomes:

    Outline content:

  • Communication systems Types of signal, operations on signals, frequency content of signals - spectrum and bandwidth, measurement and calibration. Noise - classification, S/N ratio. Distortion and filtering.
  • Signal modulation
  • Analogue signals - Amplitude modulation; Phase and frequency modulation:
  • Digital signals - Digital modulation: Pulse modulation: Time-division and frequency-division multiplexing.
  • Wave propagation and transmission links
  • Information sources - information, channels, capacity bandwidth S/N tradeoff
  • Transmission lines and cables
  • Waveguides and optical fibres
  • Radio-wave propagation
  • Satellite and cellular communications
  • Signal reception and detection
  • Analogue signals
  • Digital signals
  • Data communications
    Layered architecture. The OSI 7 layer model. TCP/IP network layered architecture.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    The student will learn from a combination of online materials, group lab work, and formal tutor input.

    Contact hours:

      Over 1 year Spring Summer
    Lectures 15    
    Tutorials/seminars      
    Practicals      
    Independent Guided Study (including related work at the work place) 45    
           
    Total hours 60    
           
    Case Study Project 1    
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    The term offered will depend on the partner college
    Assessment:
    Assessment will be through:
    * Continual assessment tests
    * Final Exam
    * Submission of a Project
    Coursework:
    The case study project will where possible be related to the work place.
    Relative percentage of coursework: 50%
    Penalties for late submission:
    Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
    Examinations:
    1 * 1½ hour test
    Requirements for a pass:
    Pass in exam and coursework
    Reassessment arrangements:
    Resubmission of coursework and/or retake examination.

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