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ENG573 - Communication Systems

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(ENG473)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

ENG325

Unit Description

The unit provides an understanding of the analysis, design, simulation and implementation of digital communication systems. This unit covers random process, sampling techniques, baseband pulse transmission, digital modulations and error-correcting and detecting codes through noisy channels. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate different design methods and apply their integrated knowledge to practical situations.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse, design and implement analogue and digital radio transmission systems.
2.	Critically analyse communication systems in the time and frequency domain and use these tools effectively to improve system design, robustness and performance.
3.	Critically analyse, design and implement broadband wireless networks and critically evaluate the effect of noise and interference on their performance.
4.	Apply effective communication methods to convey ideas and principles related to digital systems.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Assignment (5 - 10 pages)	10%	1,2,3,4
2.	Mid - semester test (2 hours)	20%	1,2,3
3.	Project report on computer systems (10 - 20 pages)	20%	1,2,3,4
4.	Final Test (2 hours)	50%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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