EEEN3009J Digital Communications

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module covers digital modulation and coding techniques for wired and radio channels. It includes an introduction to information theory.

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Learning Outcomes:

The students will learn how to design an optimum receiver for any digital modulation system based on signal space concepts. The concepts learned in class will also be supported by assignments that will further enhance the students' understanding through "learning-by-doing".

Indicative Module Content:

Basics of Probability Theory, Signal-Space Concepts, Gram-Schmidt Procedure, Optimum Receiver Design for Binary signals in AWGN Channels, Optimum Receiver Design for M-Ary signals in AWGN Channels, Probability of Error Analyses, Information Theory, Linear Block Codes, Convolutional Codes, Viterbi Algorithm, OFDM systems.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Laboratories

12

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be taught mainly based on the in-class lectures. There will be video learning materials given to the students. There might also be in-class assignments and group activities to facilitate learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
BDIC1034J - College English 1, BDIC1035J - College English 2, BDIC1036J - College English 3, BDIC1037J - College English 4, BDIC1047J - English for Uni Studies BDIC, BDIC1048J - English Gen Acad Purposes BDIC, BDIC2007J - English for Spec Acad Purposes, BDIC2015J - Acad Wrt & Comm Skills, EEEN3004J - Digital Signal Processing

Co-requisite:
EEEN3005J - Communication Theory


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Multiple MATLAB Assignments. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Examination: Mid-Term Examination Week 7 No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Examination: Final Examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

1) A First course in digital communications”, Ha H. Nguyen and Ed Shwedyk, Cambridge university press
2) Communication Systems”, 4th edition, S. Haykin, Wiley, 2001
3) Digital Communications”, John G. Proakis, McGraw Hill Higher Education
Name Role
Dr Avishek Nag Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Pasika Ranaweera Lecturer / Co-Lecturer