Level: III
Semester: 1
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ECNG 2001 Communication Systems I, Department Responsible: Electrical and Computing Engineering
 
 

Course Description

Digital communications is the primary means of electronic communications today, enjoying tremendous levels of reach around the world. ECNG 3001 Communications II provides students with the basic theoretical tools required for the modeling, analysis and design of digital communication systems. It begins with a brief review of analog communication systems and an overview of digital communication systems. The course then explores the key principles which underlie the characterization of information sources and the basic techniques employed in processing analog and digital information signals for transmission. Considerations for the digital transmission of information over various media are explored. Digital signal reception and detection techniques are introduced. The course closes with a concise treatment of the overall design of a basic digital communication system.

This course is assessed through a design project and a final examination.

 

Assessment

Coursework                                                   30%
Final Examination (one 3-hr paper)              70%
Top of Page