ES335-15 Communications Systems
Introductory description
ES335-15 Communication Systems
Module aims
The module aims to study communications techniques that send and receive information reliably and efficiently in wired or wireless systems.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Communications history and types. Fourier transform for communications. Analogue modulation methods. Comparison of analogue systems. Probability analysis. Optical fibre and optical communication systems.
Introduction to digitalisation: Sampling, Pulse amplitude modulation, Pulse position modulation, Quantisation characteristic, Pulse code modulation, Delta modulation, Bandwidth.
Baseband transmission: Digital signals, Noise and errors, Pulse shaping, ISI, Equalisation, Matched filtering.
Bandpass transmission: Carrier wave modulation, Coherent and non-coherent binary systems, M-ary systems, Comparison of digital systems.
Error-control coding: Definitions, Linear block codes.
Advanced topics: may vary from year to year, could for example include the following: Quadrature carrier systems, Spread-spectrum systems, Cryptography, Fading channels, Compression.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the significance of signal transforms and select appropriate ones to solve relevant communications problems. [M1,M2,M3(D)]
- Analyse and design methods for improving system performance to account for desired signals, noise, distortion and bit errors. [M4,M6]
- Analyse and evaluate the performance of communications systems based on communications theories. [M1,M3(D)]
- Analyse communication technologies based on critical evaluation of given technical literature and the main principles of modern communication systems [M4]
Indicative reading list
[1] Haykin & Mohr, Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons, 2007. (ISBN-13: 978-0471432227)
[2] Lathi & Ding, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 4th Ed. Oxford University Press, 2009. (ISBN-13: 978-0195331455)
[3] Proakis, Digital Communications, 5th Ed. Mc-Graw Hill, 2008. (ISBN-13: 978-0071263788)
[4] Upamanyu Madhow, Introduction to Communication Systems, Cambridge University Press, 2014, ISBN 1107022770
[5] G P Agrawal, Fiber-optic communication systems, 4th Ed. Wiley, 2010. (ISBN: 9780470918517)
[6] Ramaswami, Sivarajan & Sasaki, Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective, 3rd Ed. Morgan Kaufmann, 2009. (ISBN 9780123740922 [TK 5103.8.R2])
Subject specific skills
Ability to conceive and make modulators, filters and other components for communications systems
Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality
Ability to seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative and innovative
Transferable skills
Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters, model and optimize solutions
Apply problem solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
Overcome difficulties by employing skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner
Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 22 sessions of 1 hour (15%) |
| Seminars | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Practical classes | 1 session of 2 hours (1%) |
| Private study | 120 hours (80%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
120 Guided Independent learning
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group B5
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Examination | 100% | No | |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Returned feedback on exam result through electronic publications of relevant materials.
Cohort level feedback on examinations.
Pre-requisites
To take this module, you must have passed:
Post-requisite modules
If you pass this module, you can take:
- ES4F1-15 Radiowave Propagation and Wireless Communications Theory
- ES96T-15 Advanced Wireless Systems and Networks
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UESA-H63W BEng Electronic Engineering
- Year 3 of UESA-H605 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Year 4 of UESA-H60V Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UESA-H606 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng
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UESA-H607 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of H607 Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Intercalated year
- Year 4 of H607 Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Intercalated year
This module is Optional for:
- Year 4 of UESA-H63V BEng Electronic Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H113 BEng Engineering
- Year 4 of UESA-H111 BEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
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UESA-H112 BSc Engineering
- Year 3 of H112 Engineering
- Year 3 of H112 Engineering
- Year 3 of UESA-H63X MEng Electronic Engineering
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UESA-H63Y MEng Electronic Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of H63Y Electronic Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of H63Y Electronic Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H114 MEng Engineering
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UESA-H115 MEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of H115 Engineering with Intercalated Year MEng
- Year 4 of H115 Engineering with Intercalated Year MEng
- Year 3 of UCSA-G404 Undergraduate Computer Systems Engineering