Modern Communication Systems

Course aim

Provide an overview of fundamental and key enabling technologies in various modern communiation systems. 

Course content

Satellite communications, Software defined radio, 5G enabling technologies (e.g. MIMO, beamforming, small cells, OFDM waveform designs), channel sounding and phase array, OFDM in fibre optical communications.
















NOTE: Conceded and Terminating passes will be available to undergraduates taking this course but not to postgraduates.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Working knowledge of Signals and Systems, Probability Theory, and Linear Algebra. Working knowledge of Matlab.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.