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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Optical And Radio Communications | |||
| Reference | EN4521 | Version | 4 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to analyse and design optical fibre and radio communication systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify and explain the structure and operation of an optical and radio transmission system. |
| 2 | Specify the essential parameters and performance for an optical fibre and radio transmission system. |
| 3 | Analyse the performance of an optical fibre and radio transmission system. |
| 4 | Evaluate an optical fibre and/or radio transmission system through in-depth specification and evaluation of parameters. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Review of optical fibre transmission. Bandwidth limitations of fibres. Attenuation mechanisms. Optical fibre system design: Choice of fibres, source, detector and connectors. System design to meet a required power/bandwidth budget. Optical communications case study: Radio and Microwave Techniques: Use of matrix parameters in the design of components and circuits at high frequency. Components of radio and microwave front-end systems. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a lecture-based course supplemented with tutorial sessions, case studies and student-centred learning. Extensive use of Computer Aided Learning based laboratory work is employed. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | A report on work carried out as part of a design exercise | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module grade is calculated as the weighted average of the component marks. To pass the module the student must achieve a minimum of a grade D and at least 35% in all components. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% - 100% |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | COLLIN, R.E., 2000. Foundations for Microwave Engineering, 2nd ed., London:Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | GOFF, D.R., 2002. Fiber Optic Reference Guide: A Practical Guide to Communications Technology, Third Edition, Focal Press. |