Communication Theory (12068.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental communication system knowledge and theories, including the sampling theorem, analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion, coding systems, channel capacity and Shannon's equation;
2. Evaluate major signal modulations and filtering methods in order to enhance signal output, factoring in an understanding error, noise, random processes, and mathematical workings;
3. Apply foundational technical skills and communication theory knowledge in completing effective laboratory activities; and
4. Communicate and report on experimental results, mathematical functions, and signal manipulations involved in the process of problem solving.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
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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2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Md Farhad Hossain |
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:
Marks | Grade |
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85 <= Final mark <= 100 | HD |
75 <= Final mark <= 84 | DI |
65 <= Final mark <= 74 | CR |
50 <= Final mark <= 64 | P |
0 <= Final mark < 50 | Final grade (NX, NC, or NN) |
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