EEEN30060 Communication Theory

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module provides an introduction to the theory of physical layer communications from a signals and systems viewpoint. Analog and digital modulation and detection are treated from a mathematical perspective as is the characterisation of channels and noise.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Give mathematical descriptions of communication signals and systems in both time and frequency domains
2. Characterise noise from a probabilistic standpoint
3. Explain the principles underlying the main analog and digital modulation schemes.

Indicative Module Content:

This module provides an introduction to the theory of physical layer communications from a signals and systems viewpoint. Analog and digital modulation and detection are treated from a mathematical perspective as is the characterisation of channels and noise.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

4
Laboratories

9
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

115
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
peer and group work in Labs
Lectures
Some proofs / derivations omitted from notes with students asked to complete them in their own time and to seek assistance is they have difficulty (i.e. problem based learning) 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

A competency in the analysis of signals and systems through the use of Fourier transform theory, such as would be provided by module EEEN30110.
A sound understanding of the fundamentals of probability and random processes such as would be provided by module STAT20060.
A basic level in MATLAB programming.
Basic electronic engineering laboratory skills.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
EEEN30110 - Signals & Systems


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of term exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

70
Lab Report: Standard laboratory reports.
Joint report for teams of 2 students		 Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

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
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Depending on the covid-19 situation, the lab assignments will either be graded as groups (of 2 persons) if we have physical access to the labs, otherwise they will be individual assignments. During class there are several point where some proofs / derivations are omitted and the students are encouraged to complete them in their own time and if they have difficulty they are welcome to seek assistance from the module coordinator directly.