Course Title: Radio Communication Systems Engineering PG
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Radio Communication Systems Engineering PG
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Mr Michael Manh
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2093
Course Coordinator Email: m.manh@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
Course Description
Radio Communication enables the transmission of information over wireless channels such as air in the earth’s atmosphere or vacuum in space.
In this course, students learns the principle of radio communication, the basic operation of devices that make up communication systems, and the design of a digital microwave radio relay system.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course enables students to:
1. Calculate the Performance of a Radio Communication System by means of a Level Diagram.
2. Design and analyse the performance of Digital Microwave Radio Relay Systems.
3. Predict Mobile Propagation Path Loss.
4. Develop Independent and Cooperative Learning, Project Management, Teamwork and Communication skills.
Overview of Learning Activities
1. Attend Lectures
2. Follow Instructions in Topic Learning Guides
3. Solve Self-Assessed Questions
4. Participate in Tutorials
5. Participate in scheduled Laboratory classes (compulsory)
6. Write Formal Laboratory Reports (compulsory)
7. Participate in Group Project (compulsory)
8. Write Group Project Report and give Powerpoint Presentation (compulsory)
9. Work independently of others
10. Work cooperatively with others
Overview of Learning Resources
The main learning resources include Lecture Notes, Topic Learning Guides and Prescribed Textbook.
Overview of Assessment
- Laboratory
- Assignments and Self Assessed Questions
- Group Projects
- Examination