EE6617Detection and Estimation - Theory and Applications in Communications

What you will study

Course overview

The course provides students with principles in three areas of Estimation and Detection: - Estimation and Detection theory - Statistical signal processing and optimization - Applications in Communications.

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Course content

Fundamentals Vector spaces, linear subspaces, random variables, probability density function, cumulative distribution function, statistical signal representation. Detection and estimation theory Hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson criterion, minimum probability error detector, non-coherent detection, parameter estimation, minimum variance estimation, Cramer-Rao bound, maximum likelihood estimation, least squares, Bayesian estimator Applications to communications and signal processing The mini-projects are designed to supplement the lecture aspects of the course, and will provide practical learning experience on how various detection and estimation techniques are applied to design communication and signal processing systems.

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Intended learning outcomes

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CILOs                                                 Weighting (if DEC-A1       DEC-A2          DEC-A3
                                                                     app.)
1              Engage in exploring and discussing the general                       x           x
               frameworks in detection and estimation through
               interactive learning activities, enhancing
               conceptual understanding.
2              Collaboratively identify detection and                               x           x
               estimation problems, applying mathematical
               formulations, statistical signal processing skills,
               and optimization tools in group problem-solving
               scenarios.
3              Apply detection and estimation techniques                            x           x               x
               to practical problems in communications
               and signal processing through hands-on
               applications, fostering critical thinking and
               practical skills.

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Before you take this course

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Prerequisites

Nil

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Precursors

EE3210 Signals and Systems; or EE3008 Principles of Communications; or Courses in Signal Processing and Communications

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Corequisites

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Additional course requirements

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Equivalent courses and conditions

Nil

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Exclusive courses and conditions

Nil

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Assessment and passing the course

Assessment

Continuous Assessment (%): 50; Examination (%): 50; Examination Duration (Hours): 2

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ATs                          CILO No.                     Weighting (%)   Remarks (e.g. Parameter
                                                                                         for GenAI use)
1              Tests (min.: 2)              1, 2, 3                      30
2              #Assignments (min.: 3)       1, 2, 3                      20

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Passing requirements

Remark: To pass the course, students are required to achieve at least 30% in course work and 30% in the examination. # may include homework, tutorial exercise, project/mini-project, presentation

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