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On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Describe various digital modulation schemes in terms of signal space theory.
2. Calculate performance metrics of standard transmitter/receiver pairs under various channel conditions.
3. Design and evaluate the performance of optimum and sub-optimum communication receivers.
4. Write computer simulations of various physical layer communications scenarios.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of information theory and its application in channel coding.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 116 |
Learning Requirements:
EEEN30060 Communication Theory or equivalent.
EEEN30110 Signal and Systems or equivalent.
EEEN30050 Signal Processing or equivalent.
A sound understanding of the fundamentals of probability theory and random processes such as would be provided by STAT20060.
A good knowledge of linear algebra and calculus.
Proficiency in MATLAB programming.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of Trimester written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Continuous Assessment: Simulation Assignment. Note that work submitted for this assignment will only be graded if it is submitted within one week of the assignment deadline. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
For the computer programming assignment, feedback will be provided indicating ways in which the submission could have been improved. This feedback may be provided at an individual level or at a group level.
Name | Role |
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Duc Tung Bui | Tutor |
Ahmed Magbool | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 7, 12 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |