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Advanced Communication Systems (ELEN90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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 and wireless networks.
Such systems and networks lie at the heart of the information and communication technologies (ICT) that underpin modern society and are very much part of the Internet of Things which involves machine to machine communication.
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 and wireless networks.
Topics include:
- Source coding; entropy, Shannon source coding bound, data compression techniques;
- Channel modelling, modulation over time-varying fading channels, time and frequency diversity, energy and spectral efficiency, multiple carrier modulation including orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) modulation, phase noise characteristics and its impact on single-carrier and multicarrier systems, spatial multiplexing for multiple access protocols, multiple antenna technologies (MIMO systems), cellular networks;
- Channel coding for error control: mutual information, channel capacity, Shannon channel coding bound, channel coding concepts, block codes; convolutional / trellis codes; introduction to LDPC codes, turbo codes, polar codes.
Examples include short, medium and long range communication systems such as bluetooth, cellular and satellite communication systems.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- ILO 1 - Understand and model channel impairments such as noise, interference and fading;
- ILO 2 - Articulate what techniques can be used to communicate effectively despite channel impairments;
- ILO 3 - Describe the performance measures that are used to assess effective communication in digital communications systems and wireless networks;
- ILO 4 - Relate the overall performance of digital communications systems and wireless networks;
- ILO 5 - Develop systems engineering skills in translating transmitter/channel/receiver requirements and constraints into the specification of digital modulation and coding schemes;
- ILO 6 - Value the broader context, implications and applications of digital communication systems in society.
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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
Non-allowed subjects
ELEN40003 Digital Communications
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One 3-hour written examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs ) 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Progress Test 1. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 15% |
Progress Test 2. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 7 to Week 11 | 15% |
Quizzes in class, approximately 10 minutes each. ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this assessment
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Written Assignments. Three equally-weighted assignments not exceeding 30 pages in total and completed in groups of up to 3 students. Due in weeks 4, 8 and 12. Assignments worth 10% each. ILOs 1-6 are addessed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 30% |
Additional details
Hurdle: Students must score above a hurdle requirement on the total of the written exam and the two progress tests. This hurdle requirement will be set by the Board of Examiners and be no higher than 50%.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Margreta Kuijper Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four hours of workshops per week for 12 weeks. These workshops integrate what would traditionally be called lectures, tutorials and laboratories. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Email: mkuijper@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
“Introduction to Wireless Digital Communication: A Signal Processing Perspective” by Robert W. Heath Jr, Pearson Education, 2017
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, 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.
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Type Name Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business - 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: 31 January 2024