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School:

School of Computing and Engineering

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Pavlos Lazaridis

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Requirements

Professional Body Requirements

Institution of Engineering and Technology

Synopsis

In this module you will be introduced to a range of communications concepts and principles and develop a knowledge of communication systems. You will have a thorough introduction to analogue and pulse modulation techniques, noise in systems, and transmission line theory sufficient to support future study. You will develop skills … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

In this module you will engage in a blend of delivery methods facilitating both individual and collaborative aspects of learning to achieve the specified learning outcomes. In particular, this will require you to engage with the VLE material where the learning is supported by the tutor-led two-way asynchronous discussion board. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to communications: signal characteristics – speech, music, video, data; the electromagnetic spectrum – LW, MW SW, VHF, UHF, SHF; reasons for modulation – different carriers, aerial size, propagation characteristics; bandwidth and modulation; distortion, noise and signal quality.Analogue modulation: analysis of full-AM, DSBSC, SSB, NBFM and WBFM; design and analysis … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Explain the operation of a range of communication systems with the aid of appropriate theory and analytical methods.
2.
Analyse communications techniques and subsystems.
3.
Solve design problems relating to communications systems.
4.
Evaluate practical communications systems in relation to theoretical performance.
5.
Perform laboratory tests using a range of test equipment.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Lesson plan

Assessment 2: Interview assessments

Assessment 3: Focused classwork observations

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment 3: In-Class Test

Assessment Criteria

Task 1 SAIL Task 2 2.1. Ability to use test equipment to evaluate system parameters. 2.2. Ability to predict system performance based on system measurements. 2.3. Ability to compare measured, theoretical and practical results. 2.4. Ability to critically discuss results and draw conclusions. Task 3 3.1 Explanation of the operation … For more content click the Read More button below.

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