COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

(Date of document: May 2016)

Course Code

EECB353

Course Status

Core for BEEE/BEPE/BCCE

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

EEEB233 Signal and System

Assessments
50%

Lecturers

Final exam

Mid term test

Assignment/Quizzes
Group Based Project

25%
10%
15%

Course Description:

This course begins by introducing the basic components

in communication system. Students will have clear
understanding of analog and digital modulation, digital
transmission, noise in modulation system, noise analysis,
multiplexing and multiple access.

Course Objectives :

At the end of the course, students should be able:

1. Apply suitable basic principles of communication
systems and modulation method for solving the related
problems.
2.

Compare and contrast various modulations and

multiplexing techniques (both analog and digital).

3. Design/Evaluate appropriate technique applied in reallife communication system.
4. Analyze communication system performance for
example in terms of bandwidth efficiency and SNR.
5. Able to explain the mechanism involved for a reliable
end-to-end communication system.

6.

Able to design a communication system using

MATLAB.
Transferrable Skills

Students

are

required to work in a team on topics related to

communication systems. The students are expected to
design a

Matlab simulator

for the

communication

systems which includes transmitter and receiver module.

Course Outline
Week

2,3,4

4,5,6

:
Lecture
hours

Topics
1. Introduction to communication system
1.1 The Block Diagram Of Communications System
1.2 SNR, Channel BW & Rate Of Communication
1.3 The Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum
1.4 Modulation
2. CW Modulation: Amplitude Modulation (AM)
2.1 Amplitude Modulation
2.2 Coefficient Of Modulation & Percent Of Modulation
2.3 AM Power Distribution
2.4 AM Transmitter/Receiver Block
2.5 Superheterodyne Receiver
2.6 Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSBSC)
2.7 Single Sideband System

3. CW Modulation: Angle Modulation (FM & PM)

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Phase Deviation And Modulation Index
3.3 Frequency Deviation And Modulation Index
3.4 Frequency Analysis Of Angle Modulated Waves
3.5 Bandwidth Requirement
Deviation Ratio

Midterm Exam
Expected Date:

6,7,8

4. Digital Transmission
4.1 Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM)
4.2 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
4.3 Companding
4.4 Differential PCM, Delta Modulation
4.5 Line Coding

Cover chapter
1, 2 and 3
only.
7

9,10

11,12

13,14

14

5. Digital Modulation & Demodulation

5.1 Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)
5.2 Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
5.3 Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
5.4 QPSK, QAM
6. Multiplexing, Demultiplexing and Multiple Access
6.1 Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
6.2 Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
6.3 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Frequency
Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA)
7. Noise
7.1
7.2
7.3

Analysis
External Noise & Internal Noise
Noise Voltage
SNR ratio

Group Based Project Presentation

Main Reference Books:

1. Electronic Communications Systems, Fundamental Through Advanced. Wayne
Tomasi.
Prentice Hall.
2. Principle of Electronics Communication System, LE. Frenzel Jr, 3rd Edition. Mc
Graw Hill
Additional References:
1. Modern Digital & Analog Communications Systems. B.P Lathi. 3rd Edition,
Oxford University Press.
2. Modern Electronic Communication. Jeffrey S Beasley & Gary M. Miller, 9th
Edition. Pearson International Edition.
3. Digital and Analog Communication System. L.W. Couch. 7th Edition. Pearson
International Edition.
4. Data & Computer Communications. William Stalling. 7th Edition. Prentice Hall.

Course
Outcomes

P
O
2

PO
1

PO
3

b c a b a bc

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Apply
suitable basic
principles of
communicatio
n systems and
modulation
method for
solving the
related
problems.

Compare
and contrast
various
modulations
and
multiplexing
techniques
(both analog
and digital).

Design/Eva
luate
appropriate
technique
applied in reallife
communicatio
n system.

Analyze
communicatio
n system
performance
for example in
terms of
bandwidth
efficiency and
SNR.

Able to
explain the
mechanism
involved for a
reliable end-toend
communicatio
n system.
Able to
design a
communicatio
n system using
MATLAB

PO
4

P
O
5

P
O
6

b c a b a b

P
O
7

P
O
8

PO9
a b c

P
O
1
0

P
O
1
1

P
O
1
2
a b

Course Outcomes :

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

Assessments
Quizzes / Assignment
Group Project
Mid term exam
Final Exam

PO emphasis
PO1
Current
Coverag
e
(%)

PO
2
95.
5

PO2
a
CO1
X

PO2
a
CO2
X

X
X

X
X

PO2
a
CO3
X

PO2
a
CO4
X

X
X

PO9(
a)
CO6

PO2(
b)
CO6

:
PO
3

Bloom's Coverage (%)

Current Coverage(%)

PO
4

PO
5

PO
6

PO
7

PO
8

PO
9
4.5

PO1
0

PO1
1

PO1
2

Total
100

:
Cognitive
Low
Med
0.0
85

Psychomotor
High
10.5

4.5

Affective
Total
100

What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of
graduation.
What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?
PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives
PEO
No. UNITEN produces EE, EP and CC engineering graduates who:
PEO Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication engineering with the ability
1 to venture into energy related business.
PEO Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
2
PEO Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication
3 engineering related areas.
PEO Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.
4
BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
Students
graduating
from
the
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics
PO
Engineering
(BEEE)
/
Bachelor
of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) /
No.
Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) programmes
will have the ability to:
PO Statements
Sub-attributes
a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge
of mathematics, science and
electrical/computer & communication
engineering (C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and
mathematics, science and
electrical/computer &
electrical/computer & communication
PO1 communication engineering
engineering principles in solving
principles in solving complex
engineering problems (C3, C4)
problems
c) Solve complex engineering problems by
WA1 (WK1-WK4)
relating/incorporating fundamental
knowledge of mathematics, science and
electrical/computer & communication
engineering principles (C5,C6)
a) Identify, formulate and solve
Identify, formulate, analyse and
electrical/computer & communication
solve complex electrical/computer
engineering problems (C3, C4)
PO2 & communication engineering
b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution
problems
to complex electrical/computer &
WA2 (WK1-WK4)
communication engineering problems
(C5,C6)

PO
No.

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics
Engineering (BEEE) / Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) /
Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) programmes
will have the ability to:
PO Statements
Sub-attributes
a) Illustrate solutions for
electrical/computer & communication
engineering problems with appropriate
consideration for public health and
safety (C3, C4)
Design solutions for complex
b) Illustrate solutions for
electrical/computer &
electrical/computer & communication
communication engineering
engineering problems with appropriate
problems that meet specific needs
consideration for culture, society, and
with appropriate consideration for
environment (C3, C4)
public health and safety, culture,
c) Propose solutions for complex
society, and environment
electrical/computer & communication
WA3 (WK5)
engineering problems that meet
specific needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and
environment (C5,C6)
a) Use research methods for collecting
data (C1, C2)
Conduct investigations, interpret
b) Analyse and interpret data using
data and provide conclusions in
engineering principles and appropriate
investigating complex problems
techniques (C3,C4)
related to electrical/computer &
c) Design & evaluate solutions to
communication engineering
complex engineering problems by
WA4 (WK8)
employing research methods and data
interpretation skills (C5,C6)
Create appropriate techniques,
a) Usage of modern tools to execute
select resources, and apply
electrical/computer & communication
modern engineering tools to
engineering activities (P1,P2)
execute complex engineering
b) Manipulation of modern tool to
activities
execute complex engineering activities
WA5 (WK6)
(P3,P4)
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal,
Apply reasoning in assessing
legal and cultural issues and the
societal, health, safety, legal and
consequent responsibilities relevant to
cultural issues and the consequent
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
responsibilities relevant to
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and
professional engineering practice
safety issues and the consequent
WA6 (WK7)
responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice (C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the
impact of professional engineering
solutions in environmental
No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
contexts and the need for
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7)

PO
No.

Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics
Engineering (BEEE) / Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) /
Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) programmes
will have the ability to:
PO Statements
Sub-attributes

Demonstrate commitment to
PO8 professional and ethical principles
WA8 (WK7)
Communicate effectively on
complex engineering activities
PO9
WA10

Function effectively as an
PO1 individual and in a group with the
0
capacity to be a leader
WA9
Acknowledge the need for, and be
PO1
able to engage in life-long learning
1
WA12
Demonstrate knowledge on project
PO1 management principles and
2
entrepreneurship skills
WA11

No sub-attribute (A3)
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of
report writing (P3)
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on
complex engineering activities (P3)
No sub-attribute (A4)

No sub-attribute (C2)
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on
entrepreneurship skills (C2,C3)