- Communication Theory
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Communication Theory
The module introduces the basic principles of modern communication systems. The primary objective is to provide fundamental tools and methodologies used in modelling, analysing and simulating analog and digital communication systems. The following will be covered: Signal representation and spectral analysis, probability theory and random processes, detection and estimation of analog and digital systems in the presence of noise. Simulations are performed using Matlab.
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Communication Theory
Summary:
The module introduces the basic principles of modern communication systems. The primary objective is to provide fundamental tools and methodologies used in modelling, analysing and simulating analog and digital communication systems. The following will be covered: Signal representation and spectral analysis, probability theory and random processes, detection and estimation of analog and digital systems in the presence of noise. Simulations are performed using Matlab.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
The module aims at providing the underlying principles of analog and digital communications systems . These systems are the backbone of next generation wireless communications systems, satellite communications, and data transmission networks. Special emphasis is placed on the treatment of analog communications as the necessary background to understand digital communications.
Objectives:
Objectives include understanding the principles of random processes; amplitude, angle, and pulse modulation; baseband pulse transmission; passband data transmission; spread spectrum; channel fading; information theory and error control coding.
Core Skills:
Core skills include applying step-by-step design rules and understanding of system modelling, analysis, and simulation. Performing simulations using Matlab. As well as system and subsystem design. Also understanding the intricate connections between subsystems and how each aspect of the design supports the overall goal of achieving reliable communications.
- Mobile and WLAN Technologies
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Mobile and WLAN Technologies
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
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Mobile and WLAN Technologies
Summary:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Objectives:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Core Skills:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Extra Costs:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
- 21st Century Networks
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21st Century Networks
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
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21st Century Networks
Summary:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Objectives:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Core Skills:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Extra Costs:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
- Sensors and Internet of Things
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Sensors and Internet of Things
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
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Sensors and Internet of Things
Summary:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Objectives:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Core Skills:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Extra Costs:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
- 21st Century Networks
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21st Century Networks
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
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21st Century Networks
Summary:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Objectives:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Core Skills:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
Extra Costs:
New module under development for 2012/13. Information pertaining to this module will appear once approved.
- Radio Wave Propagation for Wireless Communications
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Radio Wave Propagation for Wireless Communications
The course will study the physical principles and design equations of radio wave propagation from ELF to microwaves. Although basic design techniques will be provided, emphasis will be given to the wide variety of applications in wireless communication environments.
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Radio Wave Propagation for Wireless Communications
Summary:
The course will study the physical principles and design equations of radio wave propagation from ELF to microwaves. Although basic design techniques will be provided, emphasis will be given to the wide variety of applications in wireless communication environments.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
This is a MSc level course which provides students with the physical principles and basic design information of radio wave propagation in wireless communications. Radio-wave propagation through atmosphere and various terrain environments are studied and design equations explained.
Objectives:
Have a basic understanding of the various mechanisms of radio wave propagation from ELF to sub-mm-waves (60GHz channel + radiometry 1 THz).
Get familiar with spectrum efficiency (the need for front end filters).
Get familiar with the concept of a wireless channel in mobile/satellite communications.
Get familiar with the path loss and wireless link budget.
Get familiar with urban, suburban and in door propagation models.
Get familiar with the shadowing in celullar networks.
Get familiar with the effect of multipath propagation.
Get familiar with the narrowband/wideband fading in wireless channels.
Get familiar with the effect of the human body - SAR.
Get familiar with the principle of multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) systems.
Get familiar with the principle of the wireless channel measurement.
Books:
Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communication Systems S. Saunders Wiley 1999; ISBN 0471986097
- Network Modeling and Performance
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Network Modeling and Performance
This course develops probabilistic solutions to the problems of information loss and delay in modern, broadband networks, with a particular emphasis on Internet-type cell/packet network performance and design. The course stresses the appreciation and use of queueing theory, but develops the subject in a simple and intuitive manner, avoiding transform techniques. Emphasis is also placed on traffic control mechanisms and traffic modelling.
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Network Modeling and Performance
Summary:
This course develops probabilistic solutions to the problems of information loss and delay in modern, broadband networks, with a particular emphasis on Internet-type cell/packet network performance and design. The course stresses the appreciation and use of queueing theory, but develops the subject in a simple and intuitive manner, avoiding transform techniques. Emphasis is also placed on traffic control mechanisms and traffic modelling.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of basic probabilistic and queueing theoretic techniques, plus the fundamentals and limitations of simulation modelling and how such knowledge can be exploited and applied in the design and configuration of traffic control mechanisms.
Objectives:
Explain fundamental probabilistic concepts, e.g. average values, probability, mass functions, probability distributions.
Apply these probabilistic ideas (average values, probability mass functions, probability distributions) to the modelling of network scenarios.
Develop queueing theoretic solutions for certain simple network problems.
Solve cell/packet-scale and burst-scale buffering problems using queueing theory.
Compare and contrast the use of simulation and analysis in network and performance modelling.
Explain the need for, and use of, ATM and IP traffic control systems.
Solve simple networking problems.
Understand the basic ideas of network simulation.
Books:
Introduction to IP and ATM Design and Performance by J.M. Pitts and J.A. Schormans; 2nd Edition; Wiley 2000; ISBN 047149187X
- Antennas for Mobile Applications
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Antennas for Mobile Applications
This course is designed to introduce the antennas and antenna requirements applicable to mobile applications. The course covers all aspects of antennas for mobile from the background theory through their design and testing to their application in real world systems.
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Antennas for Mobile Applications
Summary:
This course is designed to introduce the antennas and antenna requirements applicable to mobile applications. The course covers all aspects of antennas for mobile from the background theory through their design and testing to their application in real world systems.
Credits:
15.0
Aims:
Provide a sound background on general antenna theory.
Provide key skills.
Demonstrate the use of antennas.
Objectives:
Describe the principles of operation, design and application of antennas used for mobile applications.
Demonstrate the ability to choose an antenna for use in a given application.
Describe a number of methods of antenna testing.
Access the suitability of some CAD design tools for antenna analysis.
Core Skills:
Antenna design fundamentals,
Antenna measurement skills,
Computer aided designs,
Antennas for mobile communications.
Books:
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