Module Descriptors
MODERN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
ELEC60252
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mohammad Patwary
Email: M.N.Patwary@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be presented through a combination of formal lectures (24 hours) and practical laboratory/pc based learning (12 hours).
Laboratory learning will utilise equipment including oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers and simulation models in PSPice/Electronic Workbench (Multisim and Commsim).
These will develop your knowledge, analysis and practical skills, and understanding of more advanced concepts and technologies in communications.
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Laboratory learning will utilise equipment including oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers and simulation models in PSPice/Electronic Workbench (Multisim and Commsim).
These will develop your knowledge, analysis and practical skills, and understanding of more advanced concepts and technologies in communications.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1
Module Indicative Content
Information theory, channel capacity and coding.
Noise in communication systems, noise figure and noise temperature.
Binary and multilevel digital modulation and demodulation.
Synchronisation and error control coding principles and techniques.
Radio and satellite communication systems, path loss, link budget calculations.
Network topologies and access control, ALOHA, carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) and code division multiple access (CDMA).
Cellular and mobile radio systems.
Noise in communication systems, noise figure and noise temperature.
Binary and multilevel digital modulation and demodulation.
Synchronisation and error control coding principles and techniques.
Radio and satellite communication systems, path loss, link budget calculations.
Network topologies and access control, ALOHA, carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) and code division multiple access (CDMA).
Cellular and mobile radio systems.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In-Course Assessment
Class test (50%) (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Coursework Comprising Laboratory Work and written report (approx 3,500 words) on practical assignment (50%) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 4)
Class test (50%) (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Coursework Comprising Laboratory Work and written report (approx 3,500 words) on practical assignment (50%) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 4)
Module Texts
Communication Engineering Principles, Palgrave, Ifiok Otung, 2001, ISBN 0-333-77522-8
Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, Theodore Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2001, ISBN: 0130422320
Communications Systems Engineering, Proakis, John G., Salehi, Masoud, Prentice Hall, 2003, ISBN: 013095007-6
Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, Theodore Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2001, ISBN: 0130422320
Communications Systems Engineering, Proakis, John G., Salehi, Masoud, Prentice Hall, 2003, ISBN: 013095007-6
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00073-2 Modern Communications Technology or equivalent
Module Resources
Standard laboratory equipment including signal generators, spectrum analysers simulation software and pc's.