Communications systems
G Chetty
6 points
* 26 lecture hours, 52 tutorial and laboratory hours
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Full-year subject
* Gippsland
* Prerequisites: GEG3523, GEG3533
Objectives The student is expected to acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles of communications including computer networks; to develop skills in analysing a given system; and to develop an interest in design and experimentation as part of a group activity.
Synopsis This subject provides an overview of communication components, systems and techniques. Topics covered will include information theory, information transmission and acquisition systems, noise and error control, transmitters and receivers, transmission and projection, analog and digital systems, telephone systems and switching techniques.
Assessment Examination: 70%
* Assignments: 30%
Prescribed texts
Tannenbaum A Computer networks 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall
Young P H Electronic communication techniques 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall
Recommended texts
Stremler F Introduction to communication systems 3rd edn, Addison-Wesley
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