This module introduces fundamental concepts of communication systems and communications networks, including baseband signals, communication channel and noise, analogue modulation/demodulation, sampling and digitisation, digital modulation/demodulation, network architecture and topologies, access networks, voice and data, local area networks, and Internet protocols and Transport networks. Extensive practical work is included. Examples classes also support student learning.
Total contact hours: 37
Private study hours: 113
Total study hours: 150
Examination 70%
Coursework 30%
• S. Haykin, Communication Systems, Wiley, 5th Edition, 2010.
• Proakis, John G., Salehi, Masoud (2002) Communication systems engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
• Ziemer, Rodger E, Tranter, William H (2014) Principles of Communications, John Wiley & Sons
• Sklar, Bernard (2013) Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications, Pearson Education Limited, Harlow
• Computer Networking and the Internet, F Halsall, Addison Wesley
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate ability to apply different modulation and demodulation techniques;
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of digital transmission and the effects of channel and noise;
3. Demonstrate critical understanding and analytical ability of communication network architectures, protocols and topologies;
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