Information source, encoder, transmitter, channel/medium, receiver, decoder and information sink.
Overview of analogue and digital forms of communication (Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Modulation, Aplitude Shift Keying, Frequency Shift Keying, Phase Shift Keying).
Optical fibre communications.
Noise in communications, performance comparisons in the presence of noise.
Multiplexing, Frequency Division Multiplexing, Time Division Multiplexing and Code Division Multiplexing. Overview of communication networks, satellite and mobile communications.

Lectures 2 hours per week at a ratio of (1:n)2
Four 3 hour practical/laboratory work at a ratio of 1:20.
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment, communication tutor units and electronic Workbench, PSPICE/MATLAB simulation packages will support the learning.
Learning will be supported by a 'workbook' with equations, building blocks and PSPICE/Workbench development of support material.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1

1 x 2 hour exam (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Log book record and written report (approx 3500 words) on laboratory based work (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.

Communication Engineering Principles, Ifiok Otung, 2001, Palgrave, ISBN: 0-333-77522-8

Level 1 Mathematics or equivalent

Standard electronic laboratory equipment including pc with MultiSim PSpice.