Modern Communication Systems

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 6000
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Course ID
206597
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
6
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide an overview of fundamental and key enabling technologies in various modern communication systems. Satellite communications, Software defined radio, 5G enabling technologies (e.g. MIMO, beamforming, small cells, OFDM waveform designs), channel sounding and phase array, OFDM in fibre optical communications. NOTE: Conceded and Terminating passes will be available to undergraduates taking this course but not to postgraduates.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically review the key modern technologies in satellite communications, next generation wireless technologies and fibre optical communications (PO1, 2, 4) (EA 1.3, 1.4, 2.1)
  • Apply computer simulation techniques to simple digital transmission scenarios and report results (PO 1, 2, 4) (EA 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2)
  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and skills of Software Defined Radio including documentation (PO 1, 4, 7) (EA 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2)

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task, Skills Demonstration, Exam