Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Digital and Wireless Communications | ||
Code | ELEC377 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr X Yi Electrical Engineering and Electronics Xinping.Yi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To provide an extensive coverage of the theory and practice of digital and wireless communication systems. To allow students to be able to design and develop digital and wireless communication systems, with an awareness of all the main factors involved and of existing and emerging technologies. |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ELEC270 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS; ELEC202 Communication Systems |
Co-requisite modules: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) After completion of the module, the student should have a good knowledge and understanding of:The nature of data and how it is stored and communicated.The limitations imposed on communication system performance and design by various factorsHow noise arises in communications systems, and its effects of noise upon communications system behaviour and performance.Sources and effects of mobile radio propagations.Design of the optimum receiver and analysis of error probability for digital communicationsHow to achieve the goals of a communication system by trading off system parameters such as signal-to-noise ratio, error probability and bandwidth expenditureVarious multiuser communication techniques |
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(LO2) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge in applying the module topics to:Specify the requirements for a digital or wireless communication systemDesign the optimum receiver for a communication systemAnalyse the performance of a communication systemCritical thinking ability from evaluating and responding to issues such as unachievable or impractical specifications and impossible performance claims. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline:- Specific skills applying signal and system design to the engineering problems associated with communication systems, e.g., how to combat wireless fading channels. Identifying the channel degradation sources and their effects in a communications system. Simulation of a communication system via MATLAB. |
Syllabus |
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- Introduction - Review of the purposes and contents of the course - Noise and Random Processes - Binary Digital Transmission Line coding - Optimum Receiver and Error Probability Optimum receiver (matched filter) - M-ary Modulation MASK, MFSK, MPSK and MQAM Performance analysis -Channel Degradation - Wireless Communication Technologies Multiuser technologies: FDMA, TDMA and CDMA |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. It is anticipated that both a) & b) will be in operation for semester 1. Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials (b) Fully online delivery and assessment Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials (c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
12 |
3 |
39 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 111 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Final exam Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 Exam Period | 0 | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |