Aims and Fit of Module

To provide a comprehensive coverage of the theory and design of analogue communication systems.

Learning outcomes

A. Appreciate modern analogue communication systems.
B. Understand various analogue modulations, which include the principles of AM, SSB-SC, DSB-SC, FM, PM, PCM.
C. Understand the effects of noise on communication systems.
D. Understand FDM and TDM transmission techniques.
E. Understand simple LTI systems, convolution theorem, sampling theorem and their applications.

Method of teaching and learning

This module will be delivered by a combination of formal lectures, problem classes, class demonstrations, and case studies.