Module Descriptors
DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (D\L)
ELEC60303
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tamoor Shafique
Email: tamoor.shafique@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 144
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence K, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence L, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- LABORATORY REPORT - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Signal generator, Oscilloscopes, PC with MultiSim, PSpice MATLAB
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of ELEC50302 Communications (D/L) or equivalent
Module Learning Strategies
Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated via a Virtual Learning Environment.
Practical and analytical assignments using laboratory equipment
Problem solving and student centred learning
Practical and analytical assignments using laboratory equipment
Problem solving and student centred learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 2 hour examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A log book record and written report (approx 2000 words) based on laboratory work (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
A log book record and written report (approx 2000 words) based on laboratory work (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
Module Indicative Content
Information Theory, Entropy, coding, Channel capacity
Digital modulation 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 modulation 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
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