Module Guide
Analogue and Digital Communication
Systems
ENG_6_521
School of Engineering
2015-2016
Analogue and Digital Communication Systems Module Guide
Table of Contents
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Module Details ....................................................................................................................2
Short Description ................................................................................................................2
Aims of the Module ............................................................................................................2
Learning Outcomes .............................................................................................................2
4.1Knowledge and Understanding ....................................................................................................... 2
4.2Intellectual Skills........................................................................................................................... 3
4.3Practical Skills .............................................................................................................................. 3
4.4Transferable Skills......................................................................................................................... 3
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Assessment of the Module ..................................................................................................3
Feedback .............................................................................................................................4
Introduction to Studying the Module ..................................................................................4
7.1Overview of the Main Content ........................................................................................................ 4
7.2Overview of Types of Classes ........................................................................................................ 4
7.3Importance of Student Self-Managed Learning Time ........................................................................ 4
7.4Employability ............................................................................................................................... 4
8. The Programme of Teaching, Learning and Assessment ...................................................5
9. STUDENT EVALUATION ...............................................................................................5
10. Learning Resources .............................................................................................................5
10.1
Core Materials ...................................................................................................................... 5
10.2
Optional Materials ................................................................................................................ 6
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1.
MODULE DETAILS
Module Title: Analogue and Digital Communication
Systems
Module Level: 6
Module Reference Number: ENG_6_521
Credit Value: 20
Student Study Hours: 200
Contact Hours: 26 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials, 24 hours
workshop
Private Study Hours: 137
Pre-requisite Learning (If applicable): Bachelors degree in a relevant subject
Co-requisite Modules (If applicable): None
Course(s): BEng/MEng Telecommunications
Engineering
Year and Semester 2015-2016, S2
Module Coordinator: Ya Bao
MC Contact Details (Tel, Email, Room) 020 78157588, baoyb@lsbu.ac.uk T701
Teaching Team & Contact Details Dr. JianGuo Zhang
(If applicable) 020 78157576, zhangja@lsbu.ac.uk T702
Subject Area: Electronics
Summary of Assessment Method: Exam + Coursework
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
This module provides deeper understanding of modern communication theory,
communication system performance analysis and a overview of wireless communication
technologies and systems.
The areas covered are analogue, discrete and digital communication systems, modulation
techniques, multiplexing, principles of digital modulation and wireless communication
systems. Particular emphasis is given to current digital/wireless communication
technologies and architectures, design approaches and applications.
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AIMS OF THE MODULE
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To teach the principles of analogue and digital communication system techniques.
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To teach methods for analogue and digital communication system performance
analysis and evaluation.
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To apply the above methodologies to wireless and mobile communication systems
and networks.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.1
Knowledge and Understanding
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To understand the general principles of wired and wireless communication
systems.
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To be familiar with the theories of analogue, digital and wireless communication
systems and their application to system design.
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To analyse and evaluate the system impairments due to transmission channel
characteristics in wired and wireless communication systems.
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To learn various techniques to combat these effects.
4.2
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To achieve in-depth knowledge of key concepts of analogue and digital
communication systems through mathematical models.
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To develop the ability to assess system performance according to appropriate
performance criteria, and evaluate ways of optimising it.
4.3
Practical Skills
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To develop laboratory experimentation skills – parameter measurements,
experimental data collection and meaningful presentation of measured data.
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To achieve the abilities of employing general principles of engineering design and
practice of analogue and digital communication systems.
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To be able to use the knowledge acquired in class to solve simple
telecommunication engineering problems.
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To appreciate the limitations of communication device operation and account for
these in practical design.
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Intellectual Skills
Transferable Skills
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To effectively communicate and critically evaluate observed results in a technical
format.
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To analyse data using complex mathematical techniques obtained in the tutorials
and laboratory experiments.
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To perform teamwork in laboratory environment.
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To competently maintain a logbook.
ASSESSMENT OF THE MODULE
The assessment of the module consists of the end of module examination and the
coursework. The examination mark contributes 70% the overall module result and the
coursework 30%.
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End of semester exam is of the duration of 2 hours and covers the materials studied in the
whole semester.
The coursework consists of TWO coursework assignments based on the laboratory work
which will be given to check student’s ability to use the knowledge acquired in class to
solve analogue, digital and wireless communications engineering problems.
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FEEDBACK
Feedback will normally be given to students 15 working days after the submission of an
assignment.
7.
INTRODUCTION TO STUDYING THE MODULE
7.1
Overview of the Main Content
This module covers modern communication theory, communication system
performance analysis and an introduction of wireless communication technologies
and systems.
7.2
Overview of Types of Classes
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory workshops
These can be classified into two main activities as follows:
• Lectures and tutorials will be at the rate of about 3 hour per week. Lectures
will cover all the main aspects of the subject matter in the module. You will be
given website based handouts to either accompany the module textbook or to
complement it when necessary. You are encouraged to find out more about each
topic covered for deeper understanding, and to consult your lecturer for more
information.
• Laboratory sessions, each being for two hours, will be held 12 times during
the semester.
7.3
Importance of Student Self-Managed Learning Time
As in every module, students are expected to carry out at least 137 hours of
independent study throughout the duration of the module. This time should be
used to complete the workshop exercises if necessary.
7.4
Employability
This module is suitable for students who intend to work in organisations that
specify, design, operate and maintain all types of analogue and digital
communication devices and systems. The material covered is particularly relevant
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to students specialising in the area of consumer electronics where a significant
proportion of equipment will have digital electronics and microprocessor
components. Students will be equipped with the essential theory and practice
enabling them to assess modern trends in the subject and maintain and update
their knowledge.
Enhancing employability is an important issue this module should not ignore.
Using the knowledge acquired in class to solve engineering problems will be
stressed through laboratory experiments and tutorials. Some key issues associated
to job hunting in the field of telecommunications will be advised. It will prepare
graduates with relevant skills for various possible jobs in this field.
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THE PROGRAMME OF TEACHING, LEARNING
AND ASSESSMENT
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Amplitude and angle modulations
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Pulse modulation
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Baseband data transmission
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Digital band-pass modulation techniques
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Propagation and channel models of radio signal
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Wireless transmission technologies
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Wireless networks and systems
STUDENT EVALUATION
N/A.
This is the first time to run this revised module.
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10. LEARNING RESOURCES
10.1 Core Materials
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Haykin S, and Moher M, “Introduction to Analog & Digital Communications”,
2nd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
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Stallings W., “Wireless Communications and Networks” 2nd Edition, PrenticeHall, 2005. ISBN: 0-13-040864-6.
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Rappaport T. S., “Wireless Communications: Principles & Practices”, 2nd Edition,
Prentice-Hall, 2001.
10.2 Optional Materials
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Ziemer R E and Tranter W H, “Principles of Communications-Systems,
Modulation, and Noise”, 5th Edition, Wiley, 2002.
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Proakis J G and Salehi M, “Communication Systems Engineering”, 2nd Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2002
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Couch, L W, “Digital and Analogue Communication Systems”, 6th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2001.
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Haykin S, “Communication Systems”, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2000.
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