EEEN3005J Communication Theory

Academic Year 2022/2023

Restriction: Beijing-based students only.

This module introduces the theory behind communication at the physical layer. The basic problem is to transfer information with acceptable quality over an imperfect channel. Topics include: baseband transmission of analogue signals; noise, distortion and other impairments; modulation and demodulation of analogue signals; baseband transmission of digital signals; modulation and detection of digital signals.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

An undersstanding of:
- baseband transmission of analogue signals
- noise, distortion and other impairments
- modulation and demodulation of analogue signals
- baseband transmission of digital signals
- basic modulation and detection of digital signals.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

45
Laboratories

16
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

121
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures where material is explained coupled with Labs where the students see first had the principles.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

EEEN3003J


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
EEEN3003J - Signals and Systems

Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Examination Unspecified No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Continuous Assessment: Lab+ midterm exams Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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