The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3 - 6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6 - 9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Formulate mathematical and statistical models for digital communication systems to understand their properties and capabilities.
Analyse the effects of noise on communication systems to determine their fundamental limits and apply modulation, filtering and error correction techniques to minimise bit error rates.
Simulate physical layer communication systems using industry-standard tools to quantify and visualise the effects of modern performance improvement techniques.
Discuss the performance characteristics, including advantages and limitations of digital modulation techniques including higher order modulation schemes, multicarrier modulations and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems.
An assessment of your knowledge of the first half of the unit's content.
Development of simulations modelling digital communication scenarios.
Summative individual assessment of the entirety of the unit's content.
