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Unit Overview

Description

Students are introduced to communication systems in order to understand the fundamental aspects of both analogue and digital communications. This includes filtering, modulation and demodulation, source and channel coding, and information theory.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply filtering of random signals in the design of communication systems in the presence of random noise; (2) carry out noise analysis for analogue communication systems (in particular, for AM and DSB-SC signals); (3) analyse and design digital communication systems over various channels (e.g. AWGN channel and ISI channel); (4) analyse various analog modulation schemes in terms of system performance (i.e. SNR) versus system bandwidth and power requirements; (5) carry out performance analysis (e.g. probability of symbol error) of digital communication systems (in particular, for ASK, BPSK and FSK signals); (6) apply the basics of information theory in digital communications, and explain the basics of source coding and channel coding using simple examples; and (7) work effectively in a team.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory reports; (2) class tests and assignment; and (3) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor David Huang
Unit rules
Prerequisites
STAT2063 Probabilistic Methods and their Applications
and ENSC3015 Signals and Systems
and MATH3023 Advanced Mathematics Applications
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree

or
Enrolment in
62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation)
Advisable prior study
ELEC3015 Signals and Systems
or ENSC3015 Signals and Systems
and MATH3023 Advanced Mathematics Applications
Contact hours
lectures: 36 hours
practical classes: 12 hours
labs: 18 hours
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