1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of data communication techniques and systems. (AHEP 4: B4)
2. Apply appropriate analytical techniques to critically evaluate communication processes and systems. (AHEP4: B1)
3. Use simulation results and analytical skills to critically evaluate results and relate them to theory. (AHEP4: B3)
4. Communicate ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audience.

1 x 2-hour examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A logbook record and written report (approx. 2000 words) based on laboratory work (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.

This module covers a wide range of data communication techniques. Topics including information theory, entropy, coding, channel capacity will be discussed in detail. The module will also provide deep understanding of digital modulation and demodulation techniques, error probability and Signal-to-noise parameters. Synchronisation and error control coding, Noise, Noise temperature, receiver noise performance will also be discussed. Satellite system, path loss and link budget calculations will also be included. Various elements of communication system infrastructure relevant to designing cellular systems or mobile radio will be explored. Multiple Antenna Transmission and Reception schemes as well as modern technologies such as LTE standard and channel processing will also be studied.

This module covers a wide range of data communication techniques. Topics including information theory, entropy, coding, channel capacity will be discussed in detail. The module will also provide deep understanding of digital modulation and demodulation techniques, error probability and Signal-to-noise parameters. Various elements of communication system infrastructure relevant to designing cellular systems or mobile radio will be explored as will satellite communications.

Students will have participated in an award induction workshop where they will learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the study of this module. Subsequently, students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module. Students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects via vehicles such as discussion forums hosted within the VLE. The forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Live tutorials will provide additional support in key areas.

Frost, V.S. (2021) Introduction to Communication Systems., University of Kansas Libraries. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/31779
ISBN: 978-1-936153-25-1

Za´rate Ceballos, H. et al. (2021) Wireless network simulation¿: a guide using ad hoc networks and the ns-3 simulator. 1st edition 2021. New York: Apress. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6849-0.
ISBN: 9781484268490

John W. Leis (2018) Communication Systems Principles Using MATLAB. Wiley. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119470663.
ISBN: 9781119470670

Advanced Radio Frequency Antennas for Modern Communication and Medical Systems (2020). IntechOpen. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.87691.
ISBN: 9781839683473

Blackboard, MATLAB, Standard office software.