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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |