Communication Systems unit (ENG743)

Introduction

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts of modern communication systems for engineering students specialised in electronics and communication engineering and other electrical engineering streams. Analog communication system concepts are briefly discussed to set the scene for digital communication techniques. Concepts in digital communication include: - Baseband and passband concepts - Digital modulation - Channel equalisation for the AWGN and multipath fading channels - Noise whitening - Error detection and correction This unit is the discipline knowledge required for design and application of basic communication system or study of more advanced communication topics.

Summary

Unit name	Communication Systems
Unit code	ENG743
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Brian Salmon
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain major components and technologies in modern communication systems including analog modulation and digital modulation techniques, communication channels, communication errors and communication system performance measures.
• Explain the design objectives of transmitters and receivers, and impairments that can impact complex communication channels.
• Analyse function and efficiency of analogue and digital systems.
• Design transmitter and receiver components to achieve effective communication.
• Assess the performance of basic communication systems by simulation and practical demonstration.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG741 Analog Electronics|ENG746 Digital Electronics

Teaching

Assessment	Communication system design (15%)|Practical laboratory (20%)|Simulation project (25%)|Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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