Telecommunications lab (TIMS equipments, scopes and signal generators)
Simulation software

Communication Systems, 4th Edition, Simon Haykin, John Wiley & Sons, (2009) ISBN: 0470169966
Communication System Engineering, Proakis, Salehi, TBS Publishers (2001) ISBN-10: 8120327500

Learning on all aspects of the contents will be faciltated via a Virtual Learning Environment
Practical and analytical assignments using laboratory equipment
Problem soving and student centred learning

A COURSEWORK weighted at 100% which will assess learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Coursework part 1: Students will carry out individual research work. The outcomes of the research will be submitted in the form of a formal written report (approx 1500 words) - This is weighted at 50% of the module and will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 (Software) and 4.
- Coursework part 2: Students will conduct laboratory based experiments. This is weighted at 50% of the module, and will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 (Software & Hardware) and 4.

- The Communication Process
- Primary Communication Resources
- Sources of Information
- Communication Networks
- Communication Channels
- Modulation Process
- Analogue and Digital Types of Communication
- Application: Digital TV, Radio, WIFI, WIMAX, Cellular

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