An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%. A COURSEWORK weighted at 50%.

Coursework (50%) Comprising two practical assignments (1,500 words) (25% each), which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.

2 hour FINAL examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via the VLE and throughout the semester.

This module will cover the following topics:

Wireless Local Area Networks
- IEEE 802.11, 802.15, cellular networks 3G onwards;
- Satellite Networks;
- Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet;
- Optical Fibre Communications;
- Synchronisation techniques in high volume networks;
- End to End Very High Bandwidth transmission;
- Traffic Optimisation;
- Software Defined Radio/Networking;

This module will cover the following Applications of Radio Communications:
- Transmission Lines and Wavequides;
- Antennas;
- This module will cover the following Applications;
- Radio Navigation;
- Satellite Navigation/Networks;
- Navigation Systems in Aviation;
- Radar;
- Remote Sensing;
- Sensors for Industrial Applications

1. Demonstrate systematic knowledge and undertanding of key aspects and concepts of end-to-end very high bandwidth transmission/reception.
(Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).

2. Apply and extend appropriate analytical techniques to end-to-end very high bandwidth transmission/reception and critically evaluate the outcomes.
(Application Analysis).

3. Use simulation software and hardware and use key analytical skills to gain an understanding to evaluate arguments and assumptions in relating results to theory.
(Application, Analysis, Problem Solving).

4. Communicate ideas effectively.
(Communication).

72 hours of Lecture/practical based teaching supported by VLE.

Lecture (2 hours per week), tutorial/practical laboratory work (1 hour per week)
Directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (228 hours)

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Ann Farrell, (2014), Gigabit Ethernet 286 Success Secrets: 286 Most Asked Questions On Gigabit Ethernet - What You Need To Know Paperback, Emereo Publishing, ISBN-10: 1488528497, ISBN-13: 978-1488528491

Mark Norris, (2002) Gigabit Ethernet Technology and Applications, Artech House, ISBN-10: 1580535054, ISBN-13: 978-1580535052

Alexander M. Wyglinski, Di Pu, (2013), Digital Communication Systems Engineering with Software-Defined Radio (Mobile Communications), Artech House, ISBN-10: 0470180722, ISBN-13: 978-1608075256

Eugene Grayver, (2012), Implementing Software Defined Radio, Springer, ISBN-10: 1441993312, ISBN-13: 978-1441993311

Paul Goransson (Author), Chuck Black, (2014), Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach, Morgan Kaufmann; ISBN-10: 012416675X, ISBN-13: 978-0124166752

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Hecht, (2005), Understanding Fibre Optics, Prentice-Hall, ISBN-10: 0131174290 , ISBN-13: 978-0131174290