TRC4801 - Digital communications

Leader: J Armstrong

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the important aspects of modern telecommunication systems. Particular emphasis is given to digital communication systems including the internet. The concept of layered architectures will be introduced. Topics will include modulation techniques, source and error coding, multiplexing, peer to peer protocols, LAN protocols, packet switching, TCP/IP architecture and network security.

Objectives

The unit will highlight the principles of packet-switched networks and protocol stacks together with serialization of data for transmission. Wide area network protocols, including TCP/IP, simple radio data communications, optical communications, and principles of multi-access protocols, Ethernet and CSMA/CD algorithm will then be introduced. Familiarity will be gained with encoding, encryption and compression of data, together with the operation of network hosts and services, basic routing principles, alternatives to IPv4 and principles of personal area networks. The material will then be consolidated by considering the use of telecommunications technology in practical applications.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/tutorial and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ECE2041, ECE2401, TEC2141