Communication Theory (12068.1)

Required texts

Text Books:

• B. P. Lathi and Z. Ding, "Modern Digital and Analog Communication", 5th edition, Oxford University Press, New York.

Reference Books:

• Vijay K. Garg, Wireless Communications and Networking, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2007
• K. Choi and H. Liu, "Problem-based Learning in Communication Systems Using MATLAB AND Simulink", IEEE Press, 2016

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Submissions must be done in PDF format to avoid problems in reading documents made on different platforms / using different software. 

Assessments are meant to be individual work, although discussing a problem with another students or tutor is considered one reasonable way of learning. However, the actual submitted assessments must be the students' own work. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the University's Student Academic Integrity Policy. Experience has shown that students who do not do their own work are unlikely to pass.

Assessment submissions will be assessed for addressing the specific requirements of each assessment, as stated in the ssessment descriptions. Assessment submissions will receive a numerical mark, which together in their entirety with the other assessment items define a student's final grade as outlined below.

Special assessment requirements

Final Mark: 

All assessment items will receive a numerical mark except the MATLAB Certificate. The final grade will be a weighted average of the individual assessment items. 

Passing Criteria:

To pass this unit, a student MUST meet all the following criteria:

• achieve an aggregated mark of at least 50%.
• achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Lab Report.
• achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Final Assessment.
• submit all the assessment items including the MATLAB certificate.

The final grade for the subject is then determined according to the following table:

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

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

Expected Average Student Workload:

                Lectures                                                                              24h

                Lecture Reviews                                                                 12h

                Laboratories  +   Preparation (laboratories)                        16h

                Tutorials + Preparation (Tutorials)                                       16h

                MATLAB Certificate                                                               3h                                                                          

                Weekly Quizzes                                                                   24h                 

                Lab Report                                                                           25h

                Final Assessment                                                                 30h

                Total:                                                                              150 Hours

Participation requirements

In a nutshell, for effective learning in this unit, students are strongly recommended to attend all the lectures, tutorials and labs in person. If a student misses any lecture/tutorial/lab, the student must go through the missed materials (e.g., slides, recorded videos, tutorial/lab materials, etc.) before coming to the next class. This is because, the lectures/tutorials/labs of this unit are highly interlinked with each other. Missing any lecture/tutorial/lab will increase the difficulty to follow the following sessions.

This unit contains many new concepts, theories and mathematical analysis, which needs to be understood clearly and practiced. Engagement with the activities will assist the students to prepare for the assessment tasks. Participation in both class and online activities will enhance understanding of the unit contents and therefore the quality of the assessment responses. 

Required IT skills

Basic programming skills for the use of MATLAB (Tutors will assist with MATLAB) and Simulink.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

• Semester 1, 2025, On-campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (224865)
• Semester 1, 2024, On-campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (221492)