Communication Theory PG (10101.2)

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Communication Theory PG
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit comprehends the basic concepts of communication theory, such as communication systems, analog and digital signals, signal-to-noise ratio, channel bandwidth and the rate of communication. The behaviour of communication systems in the presence of noise will be introduced. Information theory, source encoding and error-free communication over a noisy channel, Shannon's Equation and performance are discussed. The basic concepts of sampling theory, modulation, coding, and random processes in a communication system are introduced.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Articulate a communication system with basic communication theory such as the sampling theorem, analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion, coding systems, channel capacity and Shannon's equation;
2. Describe major signal modulations;
3. Express the performance of networks, such as a communication system with error, noise, and random processes; and
4. Explain a network system in terms of SNR and bandwidth.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
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Required texts

Textbook: Simon Haykin and Michael Moher, Communication systems,

John Wiley & Sonc, Inc, 5th ed., 2009.

https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Communication+Systems%2C+5th+Edition-p-9780470460887

Reference book: Simon Haykin and Michael Moher, Introduction to analog and digital communications,

John Wiley & Sonc, Inc, 2nd ed., 2007.

 

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Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

To obtain a pass grade in continuous assessment you must gain at least 50% in each of the following assessment items

  • Assignment 1
  • Assignment 2
  • Final Exam

An Overall Mark is calculated as a sum of marks obtained for the items listed above

The grade requirements are then

Grade

Overall Mark

HD

>= 85%

DI

>= 75%

CR

>= 65%

P

>= 50%

The rest information can be referred to above (5a)

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3cp unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours include time spent in classes. 

Lectures (13x2) 26 hours
Tutorial/Labs (12x2) 24 hours
 Self Directed Study (15x2) 30 hours
Assignment 1 (4x5) 20 hours
Assignment 2 (4x5) 20 hours
Final Exam (2x15) 30 hours
Total 150 hours

Participation requirements

Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.  

Required IT skills

Ability to use computers

Work placement, internships or practicums

None