Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to both elementary and modern forms of Communication Engineering. Communication engineering can be defined as the reliable transmission and reception of information.
This course will develop your skills in the basic theory and methods associated with Communication Engineering, including:
- An introduction to information representation and processing
- Familiarisation with the basics of classical and modern communication systems
- Hands on experience with communication devices and system hardware
Specific topics covered include:
- The representation of all forms of information in different domains. Time-domain and the real frequency-domain are emphasised.
- Analogue communications, particularly Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM). These techniques have been used for several decades in the field of communications.
- Digital communications, with emphasis on baseband signalling, basic digital modulation techniques, inter-symbol interference and error rates.
- Optical fibres and optical communications systems and devices.