Unit

School Of Engineering

Communication SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300007.3

Discipline: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Prerequisite
300057 Signals and Systems

For 3771 Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) students must have passed 301352 Circuits and Signals

About this Unit
This unit will provide a basic introduction to communication systems and techniques. Specific topics covered include energy and power spectral density, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, an overview of digital modulation techniques, noise in communication systems and an overview of current telecommunication systems; spread spectrum systems, optical communication systems, radio broadcasting and mobile communication systems.