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Overview

This subject will study principles and techniques of modern digital communication systems for wired and wireless applications. Topics will include advanced digital modulation and detection techniques and channel coding techniques for dealing with errors. The system function and performance aspects of telecommunication systems will also be covered.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Subject coordinator

Dennis Deng

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge on fundamental principles and techniques of modern digital communication systems.
2.
Analyse some important modulation and channel coding techniques in communication systems.
3.
Simulate digital communication systems under varying conditions using computer and report on performance.
4.
Analyse telecommunication system functions and their performance measures

Learning activities

Learning activities include lectures, tutorials and labs. Main technical contents of the subject are explained in the lectures. Some challenging topics are elaborated and strengthened in the tutorials through problem-solving exercises. System analysis and design are practiced in labs through special lab tasks.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted into one of the following courses: SMTNE or SMENE or TM001. Students in LMEM may enrol in this subject with subject coordinator approval.