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Core Module Information
Module title: Communication Electronics
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE11115
Module leader: Abdelfateh Kerrouche
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides advanced knowledge and critical insight into the design and analysis of modern communication systems, encompassing both fibre optic and RF/microwave technologies. Students will investigate propagation principles, bandwidth considerations, and loss mechanisms across different media. Emphasis is placed on the design and evaluation of wireless communication links using antenna theory, signal-to-noise ratio estimation, and channel modelling for both line-of-sight and multipath environments. The module also explores the performance characteristics and design constraints of optoelectronic and photonic components used in high-speed optical communication systems. Learners will gain the ability to select and justify front-end components, including MESFET amplifiers and optical receivers, to meet specific performance metrics such as gain, noise and linearity. By the end of the module, students will be equipped to critically appraise and synthesise complete communication system architectures to meet complex design requirements involving data rate, range, attenuation and reliability.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse the principles and performance characteristics of fibre optic and RF/microwave communication systems, including propagation, bandwidth and loss mechanisms.

LO2: Evaluate and design wireless communication links using antenna theory, SNR estimation and channel modelling for line-of-sight and multipath environments.

LO3: Assess the limitations and capabilities of optoelectronic components and photonic devices in high-speed optical data transmission.

LO4: Select and justify the use of front-end components such as MESFET/LNA amplifiers and optical receivers for optimal system performance under specified noise, gain and linearity constraints.

LO5: Critically appraise complete communication system architectures optical and RF against design requirements such as range, data rate, attenuation and system reliability.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Abdelfateh Kerrouche
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 13 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 13 TUTORIAL
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 14 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 158 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 4~5~6 Week 1 , WORDS= 1000 Report
Practical Skills Assessment 30 1~3 Week 10 HOURS= 2 Practical Skills Assessment
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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