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Advanced Communication Systems (ELEN90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: mkuijper@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
The aim of this subject is to develop a thorough understanding of the main concepts, techniques and performance criteria used in the analysis and design of digital communication systems. Such systems lie at the heart of the information and communication technologies (ICT) that underpin modern society. Digital communications have become the preferred option for many communication devices, replacing analogue systems, due to their robustness to noise, ease of standardisation and increased scale of integration.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject provides an in-depth treatment of the main concepts and techniques used in the analysis and design of digital communication systems.
Topics include:
- Source coding; data compression; entropy;
- Digital modulation and demodulation, with and without bandwidth constraints; signal constellations in signal vector space; M-ary signalling and probability of error calculations for AWGN channels; Nyquist’s criterion, pulse shaping and equalisation; sequence detection; Viterbi’s algorithm;
- Mutual information and channel capacity; BSC and erasure channels; Shannon bounds; channel coding; erasure coding; block codes; convolutional / trellis codes; error-correction; and decoding methods.
This material is complemented by examples such as JPEG, the compact disc, satellite communication systems, and mobile communication systems.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the various blocks that constitute a digital communication system and understand how they interrelate
- Be able to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse and evaluate digital communication systems
- Recognise the broad applicability of digital communication systems in society
- Use software tools to analyse, design and evaluate digital communication systems
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this subject is:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90057 | Communication Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(prior to 2011, ELEN30003 Communication Systems)
Master of Telecommunications Engineering (MTE) students may be eligible on the basis of subject(s) equivalent to ELEN90057, subject to approval by the ELEN90051 subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
The anti-requisite for this subject is:
ELEN40003
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 60%;
- Continuous assessment of submitted project work, not exceeding 30 pages over the semester (approximately 40-45 hours of work per student), worth 30%;
- Up to two progress tests over the semester, in total worth 10%.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are assessed in the final written examination, progress tests, and workshop project reports.
ILO 4 is assessed as part of the workshop project reports.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Margreta Kuijper Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and up to 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email: mkuijper@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
“Digital Communications” by J. G. Proakis and M. Salehi, fifth edition, 2008, McGraw Hill
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
Credit may not be obtained for both:
ELEN40003 (431-460) Digital Communication Systems and ELEN90051 Advanced Communication Systems
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine theoretical tutorials, MATLAB programming and hands-on laboratory activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture notes, a workshop manual and reference text lists.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry applications via guest lecturers.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Telecommunications Engineering Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022