Introduction to Communication Systems

Course aim

To introduce students to analogue and digital communication systems, including the mathematical principles of signal transmission and practical aspects of simulation and implementation.     

Course content

To introduce students to analogue and digital communication systems, including the mathematical principles of signal transmission and practical aspects of simulation and implementation.

Textbook(s)

A. Bruce Carlson and Paul B. Crilly 2009, Communication Systems: An Introduction to Signals and Noise in Electrical Communication, 5, McGraw-Hill, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 2022	Engineering Mathematics 4E
EEET 3041	Signals and Systems

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Offshore	20 hours x 1 week

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

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2 , Examination, Mid-semester test (in class)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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