Coursework – Communication Principles
A 2000-word report on the design and analysis of communication systems, weighted at 50% meeting Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. Assessing¿AHEP 4 Outcomes¿C1, C2, C3, C5, C6.

Examination – Engineering Mathematics
A 1.5-hour exam¿requiring students to answer a range of¿mathematical¿questions, weighted at 50% meeting Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.¿Assessing¿AHEP 4 Outcomes¿C1, C2, C3

Formative assessment to include a mock exam requiring students to solve mathematical questions.

This module integrates engineering mathematics with fundamental communication principles to equip students with theoretical and practical skills for modelling, analysing, and designing modern communication systems.

The module will cover the following topics/areas:

Engineering Mathematics:

- Probability distributions
- Random variables
- Hypothesis testing

Stochastic Processes:

- Basic concepts of random processes
- Stationary random processes
- Gaussian processes
- Narrowband random processes and their applications in communication systems
- Analysis of random processes through linear systems

Communication Principles:

- Signal representation
- Modulation/demodulation (AM, FM, PSK)
- Channel coding
- Analogue Communication Systems: Design of transmitters/receivers, noise analysis, and bandwidth efficiency.
- Digital Communication Systems: Digital modulation (ASK, FSK, QAM), error control coding (Hamming, CRC), and multiplexing.
- Using a suitable simulation tool such as MATLAB/Simulink, Multisim or equivalent to model and simulate communication systems.

1. Demonstrate understanding of calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations through their application to engineering problems. (AHEP 4: C1)

Learning Outcome: Knowledge & understanding

2. Analyse Engineering systems using probability theory and transform techniques. (AHEP 4: C2, C3)

Learning Outcome: Application & problem-solving

3. Explain fundamental concepts of analogue and digital communication systems, including modulation, demodulation and coding. (AHEP 4: C1, C2, C3)

Learning Outcome: Knowledge & understanding

4. Design and analyse basic analogue and digital communication circuits and systems using theoretical models and simulation tools, and evaluate their performance in terms of bandwidth, noise, and error rates. (AHEP 4: C3, C5, C6)

Learning Outcome: Application & problem-solving, Digital skills

Whole group lectures will be used to deliver new material and to consolidate previous material. Small-group tutorials, with activities designed to enhance the understanding of the material delivered in the lectures, will be used to apply the skills and knowledge learned. A mixture of classroom based and practical activities will take place supported by staff.

Suitable¿simulation¿software such as MATLAB/Simulink, Multisim¿or equivalent

Must be registered on BEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering provision at XUPT, China.

Fan, C. et al. (2020) Communication Principles. 7th edn. Beijing: National Defense Industry Press. ISBN 9787118087680.

Haykin, S. (2018) Communication Systems. 6th edn. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN 9780471178691.

Proakis, J.G. and Salehi, M. (2019) Digital Communications. 5th edn. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9787121367519.

Zhang, H. et al. (2023) Stochastic Processes and Their Applications. Beijing: Publishing House of Electronics Industry. ISBN 9787121456789.

This module combines engineering mathematics with core communication principles to develop skills in modelling, analysing, and designing modern systems. Students gain theoretical foundations and practical simulation experience essential for electronic and information engineering careers.