COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE
CODE & COURSE
: E5122 & COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
PRE-REQUISITE(S)
: NONE
LECTURER
DEPARTMENT
DELIVERY METHOD
CREDIT HOURS
: NUR HIDAYAH MOKTAR / WAN IZMA IZNIZA MOHAMED ROSELI
: JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK
: THEORY & PRACTICAL
: 3
TOTAL THEORY HOURS
: 30
TOTAL PRACTICAL HOURS
: 30
SYNOPSIS
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS provides knowledge on the concepts and basic principles of telecommunication. This course focuses on the concepts of switching and
telephone signaling, cellular communication system operation, applications of fiber optics in communication systems, satellites and radar communication systems
operations. This course also provides knowledge and skills on the methods of performing optical fiber connection.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, student will be able to:
1. explains the concepts and principles of switching and signaling systems used in telephony communications
2. describes the operating principles of wireless communications systems, satellite and radar
3. identify the types of optical fibers, connectors, couplers, and losses in optical fiber systems
4. perform fiber optic connection by splicing method
5. conclude and relate telecommunication applications in the real-world
IMPLEMENTATION
No.
PARTICULARS
COURSE WORK
1
TELEPHONE SWITCHING AND SIGNALING
Exchange, switching, signaling and basic teletraffic
engineering
Assignment 1
Quiz 1
Lab report 1
Tutorial 1
2
MOBILE RADIO/WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM
Block diagram, types of radio channels, type of base
station antennas,main terms and procedures of
making and receiving calls.
Assignment 2
Quiz2
Lab report 2
Test 1
Tutorial 2
3
FIBER OPTIC APPLICATIONS
Introduction,types of mode in fiber optic cables,
connections and couplings, types of
losses,calculation example on losses, distance and
power
Group Presentation
Quiz 3&4
Lab report 3
Tutorial 3
4
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Satellite communication block diagram and
explanation on function of every block and related
circuit, earth satellite block diagram, satellite
application
5
RADAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Distance and direction measurements. Primary pulse
radar. Secondary pulse radar. Radar applications.
Group Presentation
Quiz 5
Test 2
Assignment 5
Lab report 4
WEEK ( Duration )
Remarks
1-3
4-6
7-9
10-13
14-16
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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
The course is assessed through 50% Continuous Assessment and 50% Final Examination.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA)
(50%):
Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the following:
QUIZ
ASSIGNMENT/TUTORIAL
PRACTICAL WORK/ REPORT
TEST
:
:
:
:
25%
30%
30%
15%
(5 quizzes)
(5 assignments)
(4 reports)
(2 tests)
CE breakdown is based on 100%.
[ Assessment Task above to be executed during Lecture / Practical / Tutorial hour ]
FINAL EXAMINATION (FE)
Final examination is held at the end of the semester.
(50%):
REFERENCES
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T.Rappaport (2002) . Wireless Communiations Principles and Practice (2nd Ed) Prentice Hall
Wayne Tomasi (2001). Electronic Communication Systems Fundamentals Through Advanced (4th
Ed).Prentice Hall
John G.Proakis(2000). Digital Communications (4th Ed) McGraw-Hill.
Hioki Warren (2001). Telecommunications (3rd Ed) Prentice Hall.
RULES :
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Attendance is compulsory for every student. Students are required to have at least 80%
attendance.
Punctuality is essential. Every student is required to be in the lecture hall/lecture room/ workshop 5
minutes before class starts.
Student should submit all quizzes and assignments on time.
All students must take part in every exercise/ task in class. Plagiarism and cheating will be severely
dealt with.
Students should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner following the policies and guidelines
of the polytechnic.
Prepared by :
………………………………..
NUR HIDAYAH MOKTAR
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