Advanced Communication Systems - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Advanced Communication Systems | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENGM002 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Changxu Liu (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 15 |
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The fast, reliable and low-power communication of information is critical to our modern technologically oriented world. Communication Systems is a field of study that has gained significant importance in recent years due to the rapid advancement of communication technologies and the increasing demand for high-speed and reliable communication networks. In this module you will learn about the fundamental operating principles of wireless devices and systems for mobile and satellite communications, what factors drive their design, and their current and likely future applications. This includes the Internet of Things, or IoT, which is the network of Internet-based smart devices, or “Things”, that integrate embedded processors, sensors, and communication hardware to collect and exchange data. We will also explore some advanced topics in optical communication systems.
This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of advanced communications, from both theoretical and practical viewpoints. The aim is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and principles used in modern communication systems. Upon completion of the module, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to design and implement advanced communication systems for a range of applications.
This module contributes to the following learning outcomes:
ILO #1: Understand the operating principles of wireless communications networks and optical fibre systems
ILO #2: Analyse and evaluate the alternative approaches to the practical implementation of such systems
ILO #3: Identify the requirements and potential application for the Internet-of-Things
ILO #4: Use practical laboratory skills to investigate and analyse modulation, transmission and detection of communication signals
ILO #5: Apply communication theory to design simple communication networks
ILO #6: Use the literature and other sources to information to select and critically evaluate the application areas and implementation routes for advanced communication systems
ILO #7: Apply knowledge and theory of communication systems to solve and analyse complex problems
ILO #8: Select and apply analytical and computational methods to design and analyse communication systems
ILO #9: Work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team
A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/studentinfo/subjects/engineering/accreditation/
The AHEP documents can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at: http://www.engc.org.uk
Mobile communications:
- Modern wireless communication systems
- The cellular concept: system design fundamentals
- A case study of telecommunications based on Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) with Bit error rate measurements in noisy channels
- Mobile radio propagation: large-scale path loss & small-scale fading and multipath
- Modulation techniques for mobile radio
- Equalization, diversity, and channel coding
IoT communications
- Concepts of IoT Networking
- IoT Protocol Layers
Satellite communications
Optical communications
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 42 | Guided Independent Study | 108 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 24 | Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 12 | Tutorials |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 6 | Labs |
Independent study | 109 | Lecture and assessment preparation; wider reading |
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Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Exam - closed book | 70 | 2 hours | All | Exam mark |
Coursework - laboratory implementation | 20 | Maximum 6 A4 sides | All | Written |
Coursework – presentation of advanced topics | 10 | 10-min presentation | All | Written or verbal |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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All above | Written exam (100% - 2 hours) | All | Referral/Deferral period |
Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | Jagannatham, Aditya K. | Principles of Modern Wireless Communication Systems | McGraw-Hill | 2016 | 933922003X |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | ENG2017, ECM3166 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 14th May 2019 | LAST REVISION DATE | Tuesday 19th September 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Wireless Communication, Internet of Things, Optical Communications |
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