TELE06011 2018 Signals and Systems
This module introduces students to the basic concepts circuitry in communications systems. It provides students with the necessary skills to install, configure and troubleshoot basic DC circuitry, using breadboards and circuit simulator such as Multisim.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Examine the principles of analogue and digital communications systems.
Describe the components of communications systems and their interconnections
Demonstrate how media and hardware are designed and tested.
Build basic electronic circuits on breadboard and simulator
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures and Practical laboratory sessions
Module Assessment Strategies
Use of a lab workbook to record and describe laboratory practicals.
Knowledge of the theory and practical implementation of circuitry
Repeat Assessments
A closed book exam to cover all learning outcomes
Indicative Syllabus
Theory of DC circuitry, Ohms law, Kirchoff's laws.
Mathematically solving combination DC circuitry.
Using breadboards to build basic circuits
Using simulator such as Multisim to build circuits
Electronic circuitry
Communications technology
Transmission Media
Signal analysis and testing
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Other Exam Describe the components of data communications | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,2 |
2 | Written Report Lab Manual Records | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 12 | 1,2,3 |
3 | Lab Practical | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 12 | 3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Practical work on lab equipment | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture on data communications | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Module Resources
- DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING (Asia Higher Education Engineering/Computer Science Computer) Paperback – 16 May 2012
by Forouzan (Author) - Understanding Telecommunication Networks (Telecommunications): Andy Valdar (Nov 2006)
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Circuit Analysis with Multisim (Synthesis Lectures on Digital Circuits and Systems) David Báez-López (Author), Félix E. Guerrero-Castro (Author) Paperback – 25 Oct 2011
- Lab Electronic Kits
- Electronics Circuit Simulator: Multi-Sim or Net-Lab
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