NG2S906 - Communication Engineering 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Communication Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Leshan Uggalla | ||
| Module Team: | Eurfyl Davies, Elango Nagasundaram | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide an understanding of the essential principles and functionalities of basic Analogue and digital Communications in terms of background theory, mathematical explanations, and applications.
To develop an ability to analyse and understand the technology and theories of Communications systems.
To introduce novel Communications systems using the applied areas and importance of security, bandwidth, data rate, interferences, capacity, power management, interferences, and legislation.
Content Summary
The module covers detailed understanding of underline theory, practical and the potential applications of modern communication technologies and future concepts.
The module content includes
• Sinusoidal Signal Processing - Sinusoidal signal parameters (amplitude, rms value, frequency, phase, phase difference, delay, etc.). Addition and multiplication of sinusoids of varying frequency, phase and amplitude. Energy and power in sinusoids.
• Fourier Analysis - Mathematical Fourier analysis of periodic and non-periodic waveforms. Amplitude and phase Spectra. Bandwidth concepts. Power spectrum and power spectral density.
• Analogue Carrier Modulation Schemes - Mathematical analysis of the two major analogue carrier modulation schemes, ie, AM and FM. Time and frequency analysis. Power distribution in the frequency domain. FDM and applications in the radio spectrum. Superheterodyne radio receiver concept.
• Baseband Transmission Schemes - Sampling theorem. PAM. Analogue-to-digital conversion. Quantisation noise. Signal to quantisation noise ratio. Pulse code modulation and Differential pulse code modulation. Line coding. Time Division Multiplexing.
• Transmission Lines - Characteristic impedance, reflection coefficient. Pulses and dc build up on lines.
• Noise - Sources of noise. SNR. Matching. Equivalent noise temperature. Noise figure. Noise bandwidth. Noise temperature in cascaded systems. Calculations of input and output SNR.
• Digital Carrier Modulation Schemes- Representation of ASK, FSK, BPSK ,M-ary PSK and QAM in time and frequency including basic mathematical analysis. Modulation and coherent detection arrangements. Calculations and comparisons of BER's for different systems.
• Electronic warfare - Exploration of electronic warfare, focusing on the variety of methods employed in contemporary communication systems. Topics include techniques such as jamming, GPS spoofing, and other interference strategies used in modern electronic conflict. • Evolution of mobile technologies (1G to 5G)
• Evolution of mobile technologies (1G to 4G)
• Introduction to 5G and future of mobile technologies
• Introduction to Radar, LIDAR and SONAR
• Space technologies (Satellite, Space and earth observations)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| External visits | 12 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to explain and analyse the use of range of communication technologies, systems and applications |
| LO2 | To be able to compare, test, categorise and review communications systems and related applications based on their use, functionality and technology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Design, Develop, Simulation, Lab based and written assessment | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | End of year examination | 120 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |