5681 (v.5) Digital Communications 603
| Area: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Selected topics in communications from the fields of information theory and coding - vector communication systems - error detection and error correcting codes, linear and convolution codes, Viterbi decoding - advanced modulation techniques, generalised theory of modulation - communication network design - network traffic characterisation and management - switching theory - ATM networking - optical comminications, devices and networks. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will acquire sufficient competency in learning tools and technique in the design, operation, synthesis and maintenance on the topics taken within the scope of the unit. |
| Unit Texts: | Power System Reliability, CIGRE, Paris, (1987 - 1992); Transmission Lines 345 kV and Above, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), (1982); Thue, 1999, Electric Power Cable Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc; Andrews, G.J, Rating of Electric Power Cables, McGraw Hill. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 60%. Assignment 20%. Laboratory 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
