2026/27 · Official catalogue edition
The effective term printed in this PDF is Semester A 2022/23。
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What you will study
- Course overview
- The course aims to present various techniques for transmitting/receiving digital data and the performance analysis of digital communication systems.
Official PDF, page 2 · Abstract
- Course content
- Keyword Syllabus Baseband Transmission Waveform representation of baseband signals; Line coding --- spectral analysis, binary and multilevel codes, Detection of signals in Gaussian noise, matched filter & correlation detector; Bandlimited systems --- Nyquist theorem, intersymbol interference, eye diagram. Multi-level Bandpass Modulation and Demodulation Multi-level digital bandpass modulation techniques & their bandwidth efficiency --- M-ASK M-FSK, M-PSK, M-QAM, offset transmission; Coherent and non-coherent demodulation techniques for M-ASK, M-FSK, M-PSK and M-QAM; Spectral analysis and error performance in an AWGN channel. Synchronization Synchronization issues; Basic principle of Phase Locked Loop (PLL); Carrier Synchronization --- raised-power loops and Costas loop; Symbol timing recovery --- open-loop and closed-loop. Error correction coding Block codes --- parity check matrix & syndrome testing; Hamming distance, encoding and decoding, error detection and correction.
Official PDF, page 4 · Keyword Syllabus
- Intended learning outcomes
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Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) CILOs Weighting (if DEC-A1 DEC-A2 DEC-A3 app.) 1 Recognize the concepts of digital baseband x x transmission, optimum reception analysis and bandlimited transmission 2 Characterize and analyze various passband x x modulation techniques 3 Describe the importance of synchronization x x in digital communication systems and the basic techniques for carrier and symbol synchronization 4 Explain the basic concepts of error detection/ x x correction coding and perform error analysis A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to real-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.Official PDF, page 2 · Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Before you take this course
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- Prerequisites
- EE3008 Principles of Communications
Official PDF, page 1 · Prerequisites
- Precursors
- Nil
Official PDF, page 1 · Precursors
- Corequisites
- The reviewed official PDF and catalogue page do not state this item.
- Additional course requirements
- Complete official information for this field is not available.
- Equivalent courses and conditions
- Nil
Official PDF, page 1 · Equivalent Courses
- Exclusive courses and conditions
- Nil
Official PDF, page 1 · Exclusive Courses
Assessment and passing the course
- Assessment
- Continuous assessment: 60%; Examination: 40%; Examination duration: 2 hours
Assessment breakdown
Assessment task Weight Generative AI Remarks and restrictions Tests (min.: 2)CILO 1, 2, 3, 4 40% Not stated in source No GenAI value is printed in the source table. #Assignments (min.: 3)CILO 1, 2, 3, 4 10% Not stated in source No GenAI value is printed in the source table. Lab Exercises/ReportsCILO 1, 2 10% Not stated in source No GenAI value is printed in the source table. Official PDF, pages 2–3 · Assessment Tasks / Activities (ATs)
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Assessment Tasks / Activities (ATs) ATs CILO No. Weighting (%) Remarks (e.g. Parameter for GenAI use) 1 Tests (min.: 2) 1, 2, 3, 4 40 2 #Assignments (min.: 3) 1, 2, 3, 4 10 3 Lab Exercises/Reports 1, 2 10 Continuous Assessment (%) 60 Examination (%) 40 Examination Duration (Hours) 2 Additional Information for ATs Remark: To pass the course, students are required to achieve at least 30% in course work and 30% in the examination. Also, 75% laboratory attendance rate must be obtained. # may include homework, tutorial exercise, project/mini-project, presentation - Passing requirements
- At least 30% in coursework and 30% in the examination; laboratory attendance at least 75%.
Official PDF, page 3 · Additional Information for ATs
Credits, duration and edition details
- Title in this edition
- Communication Engineering
Official PDF, page 1 · Course Title
- Credits in this edition
- 3
Official PDF, page 1 · Credit Units
- Course duration
- One Semester
Official PDF, page 1 · Course Duration
- Syllabus effective term
- Semester A 2022/23
- Levels printed in the syllabus
- B1, B2, B3, B4 - Bachelor's Degree
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