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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. describe and explain the principles, structure and operation of a variety of communication systems;
2. analyse a communication system or a part of a communication system, solve related problems and perform the relevant calculations;
3. design a communication system or a part of a communication system to meet specified requirements, or compare alternative designs;
4. implement a simple communication system using an appropriate mix of hardware and software;
5. acquire knowledge independently, work in a team and communicate the results of their work.
- Concepts of communication systems; the OSI layers; network topology; etc.
- Introduction to the physical layer (covered in more detail in other modules): how to send information on wires or without wires; introduction to the problems arising.
- Link layer protocols: how to send information reliably using an imperfect physical layer; concepts of error detection, frame structure, re-transmission, etc.
- Medium access control: methods of sharing a communication channel (wired or wireless) between many devices; examples of practical protocols.
- Networks: means of communicating across a network of interconnected devices; addressing, routing, etc.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Practical | 20 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
Familiarity with basic principles of electricity, concepts of signal, frequency, etc., at the level of EEEN10010.
Mathematical skills including calculus and probability.
Computer programming in C, at the level of EEEN20010.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: A series of practical assignments, assessed on reports and code submitted. The weight of each assignment and the deadline for submission will be provided on Brightspace. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
| Examination: Written examination with invigilation. Students may consult one folder of notes and one textbook during the examination. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
| Continuous Assessment: A series of 5 online quizzes at intervals during the trimester. Details will be provided on Brightspace. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Written feedback will be provided on reports submitted on the practical work during the trimester. Where these are group reports, there will be feedback to the group. Where these are individual reports, there will be feedback to the student who submitted the report. Automated feedback will be provided on the online quizzes. For the terminal examination, students can request to view their script.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Barry Cardiff | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |