1. Explain analogue and digital communication principles and systems. (AHEP 4: F1)
2. Apply appropriate techniques to design, implement (using simulation software) and critically analyse communication processes and systems. (AHEP 4: F2, F13)
3. Communicate ideas effectively to a technical and non-technical audience. (AHEP 4: F17)

Written report (approximately 4000 words) on research and simulation work weighted at 100% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 3. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes F1, F2, F13 and F17.

Information encoders, decoders, transmitter, receiver, channel/medium, and information sink.
Modulation and channel effects on analogue and digital communication (Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Modulation, Amplitude Shift Keying, Frequency Shift Keying, Phase Shift Keying).
Optical fibre communications.
Noise in communications, and performance comparisons in the presence of noise.
Multiplexing, Frequency Division Multiplexing, Time Division Multiplexing and Code Division Multiplexing.
Wireless network implementation.
Mobile communication.

This module is designed to prepare engineering students to have knowledge and understanding of communication systems. This module aims to provide you with the necessary skills in subjects such as analogue and digital communications, modulation, Optical Fibre communications, Noise in communications, Multiplexing and Communication Networks.

This module aims to develop your skills and knowledge to help support your learning as a remote/off-campus student.
Learning about all aspects of the contents will be facilitated via a Virtual Learning Environment. Subsequently, students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module and students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects via vehicles such as discussion forums hosted within the VLE, which will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Live tutorials, other material, and meetings will occur as appropriate to provide additional support.

Haykin S., Mohr M., (2006), An Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications, 2nd Ed, Wiley, ISBN: 9780471432227
Haykin S., (2009), Communication Systems, International Student Version, 5th Ed, Wiley, ISBN: 9780470169964
Bhagyaveni, M.A., Kalidoss, R. and Vishvaksenan, K.S., (2022). Introduction to analog and digital communication. CRC Press. ISBN: 9788793379336
Otung I., (2001), Communication Engineering Principles, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN: 9780333775226
Proakis, J.G., Salehi, M. and Bauch, G., (2012). Contemporary communication systems using MATLAB. Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780495082514

Blackboard VLE Resources, Library facilities, Google Scholar, Office 365
MATLAB/SIMULINK