Module Descriptors
COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
ELEC40237
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Abdel-Hamid Soliman
Email: A.Soliman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
MATLAB, telecommunications lab (TIMS equipments, scopes & signal generators).
Module Texts
1. Haykin, S. (2009) “Communication Systems”, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Proakis, J.G. & Salehi, M. (2001), “Communication System Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall Publishers.
3. J.S.Chitode (2009) “Principles Of Communication”, 3rd Edition, Technical Publications.
4. Robert G. Gallager (2008), “Principles of Digital Communication”, Cambridge University Press.
2. Proakis, J.G. & Salehi, M. (2001), “Communication System Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall Publishers.
3. J.S.Chitode (2009) “Principles Of Communication”, 3rd Edition, Technical Publications.
4. Robert G. Gallager (2008), “Principles of Digital Communication”, Cambridge University Press.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%. This will assess learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Coursework part 1: Students will carry out individually 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 grade and assesses learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 (Written communication).
- Coursework part 2: Students will conduct 4 laboratory based experiments, maintain laboratory Log book. This is weighted at 50% of the module, and will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Verbal communication and presentation skills).
- Coursework part 1: Students will carry out individually 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 grade and assesses learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 (Written communication).
- Coursework part 2: Students will conduct 4 laboratory based experiments, maintain laboratory Log book. This is weighted at 50% of the module, and will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Verbal communication and presentation skills).
Module Indicative Content
- The Communication Process;
- Primary Communication Resources;
- Sources of Information;
- Communication Networks;
- Communication Channels;
- Modulation Process;
- Analogue and Digital Types of Communication;
- Overview on practical applications.
- Primary Communication Resources;
- Sources of Information;
- Communication Networks;
- Communication Channels;
- Modulation Process;
- Analogue and Digital Types of Communication;
- Overview on practical applications.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.