Modern Communication Systems

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 6000
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Course ID
206597
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

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)

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