Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives To study communication systems based on principles and techniques covered in prerequisites. Particular emphasis is placed on telecommunication networks and fibre optics.
Synopsis Telecommunication networks: services, equipment, signalling, switching, line characteristics, mobile telephony, modulation, multiplexing, Australian telecommunication networks. Optical fibre communication systems: fibre types, modes, transmission, modulation, multiplexing, signal degradation, optical sources and receivers and other applications.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 80% + Continuous assessment and laboratory work: 20%