Module Descriptors
DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELEC60198
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 Resources
Signal generator, Oscilloscopes, PC with MultiSim, PSpice MATLAB
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00038-5, Communications or equivalent.
Module Learning Strategies
Lecutres - 24 hours
Laboratories - 12 hours
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.
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.
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