Module Descriptors
DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELEC60120
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Alison Griffiths
Email: A.L.Griffiths@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
- LABORATORY REPORT - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Twenty-four lectures
Four, three hour practical/laboratory based learning.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1
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.
Four, three hour practical/laboratory based learning.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1
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.
Module Indicative Content
Information Theory, Entropy, coding, Channel capacity
Digital moduation and demodulation. Error probability and Signal-to-noise.
Synchronisation and error control coding.
Noise, Noise temperature, receiver noise performance.
Satellite system, path loss and link budget calculations.
Cellular systems, mobile radio.
Digital moduation and demodulation. Error probability and Signal-to-noise.
Synchronisation and error control coding.
Noise, Noise temperature, receiver noise performance.
Satellite system, path loss and link budget calculations.
Cellular systems, mobile radio.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 2 hour examination (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A log book record and written report (approx 2000 words) based on laboratory work (30%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
A log book record and written report (approx 2000 words) based on laboratory work (30%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
Module Texts
Communication Engineering Principles, Ifiok Otung, 2001, Palgrave, ISBN: 0-333-77522-8
Digital Communications (Design for the Real World), Andy Bateman, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0-201-34301-0
Digital Communications (Design for the Real World), Andy Bateman, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0-201-34301-0
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00038-2, Communications or equivalent.
Module Resources
Standard electronic laboratory equipment including pc with MultiSim, PSpice