Digital Communications

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGE X405
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Course ID
206612
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elect & Mech Engineering
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of digital communications.

  • Transceiver Design Using Sdr
  • Error Control
  • Multiple Access Schemes

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse modulation schemes mathematically in time and frequency domain
  • Compare modulation schemes with respect to characteristics and performance
  • Evaluate properties of modulation schemes with computer simulations
  • Appraise the characteristics of building blocks for transmitters and receivers
  • Apply block diagrams to describe modulators and demodulators

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)