Module Descriptors
DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELEC60143
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 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
A LAB REP weighted at 30%. An exam length 2 hiours weighted at 70%
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.
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.
Module Texts
Ahmad, A., 2002, Data Communication Principles for Fixed and Wireless Networks, Kluwer Academic, ISBN: 9781402073281
Haykin S., 2009, Communication Systems, International Student Version, 5th Ed, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470-16996-4
Otung I., 2001, Communication Engineering Principles, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 9780333775226
Prasad, K V., 2004, Principles of Digital Communication Systems and Computer Networks, Charles River Media, ISBN: 9781584503293
Proakis J. G., Salehi M., Bauch G., 2004, Contemporary Communication Systems Using MATLAB, 2nd Edition, Thomson Books/Cole, ISBN: 9780534406172
Rappaport T.S., 2002, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 9780130422323
Haykin S., 2009, Communication Systems, International Student Version, 5th Ed, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470-16996-4
Otung I., 2001, Communication Engineering Principles, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 9780333775226
Prasad, K V., 2004, Principles of Digital Communication Systems and Computer Networks, Charles River Media, ISBN: 9781584503293
Proakis J. G., Salehi M., Bauch G., 2004, Contemporary Communication Systems Using MATLAB, 2nd Edition, Thomson Books/Cole, ISBN: 9780534406172
Rappaport T.S., 2002, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 9780130422323
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00038-2, Communications or equivalent.
Module Resources
Signal generator, Oscilloscopes, PC with MultiSim, PSpice MATLAB
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 MATLAB 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 MATLAB development of support material.