EEEN30060

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:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

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

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

lab assignments will be graded as groups (of 2 persons). During class there are several points 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.