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<p>This course facilitates learning and understanding of the fundamental signal processing and modulation concepts and methods that underpin wired and wireless digital communications systems. The course illustrates basic building blocks of a digital communication system (channel encoder / decoder, digital modulator / demodulator and channel characteristics). The focus is on mathematical underpinnings of communications theory along with links to real life industry applications.</p>
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<p>•Introduction to digital communication<br>
•Coding for discrete sources<br>
•Quantization<br>
•Source and channel waveforms<br>
•Vector spaces and signal space<br>
•Channels, modulation, and demodulation<br>
•Random processes and noise<br>
•Detection, coding, and decoding<br>
•Wireless digital communication</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course facilitates learning and understanding of the fundamental signal processing and modulation concepts and methods that underpin wired and wireless digital communications systems. The course illustrates basic building blocks of a digital communication system (channel encoder / decoder, digital modulator / demodulator and channel characteristics). The focus is on mathematical underpinnings of communications theory along with links to real life industry applications.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Introduction to digital communication<br> •Coding for discrete sources<br> •Quantization<br> •Source and channel waveforms<br> •Vector spaces and signal space<br> •Channels, modulation, and demodulation<br> •Random processes and noise<br> •Detection, coding, and decoding<br> •Wireless digital communication</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3104">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2102" target="_blank">ENGIN2102</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise common signal processing concepts and methods applicable to digital communication systems.</p>
K2
<p>Explain working principles and building blocks of digital communication systems.</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different characterisation of digital communication signals and systems.</p>
S1
<p>Design and synthesise signal processing modules to implement digital communication systems.</p>
S2
<p>Assess the effect of signal noise in digital communication systems.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the performance of digital communication systems under different environments.</p>
A1
<p>Interpret performance of various modulation and signal processing techniques for digital communication.</p>
A2
<p>Apply software tools to simulate and study characteristics and behaviour of digital communication systems.</p>
A3
<p>Analyse fundamental limits and different challenges associated with digital communication systems.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3104">View unit fees</a>
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