Course Title: Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: EEET6759C
Course Title: Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Kemps Cheng
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4691
Course Contact Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEH013B Solve problems in amplifier sections of electronic apparatus
Course Description
This course covers ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEH046B Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems |
Element: |
Complete work and document problem solving activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed. |
Element: |
Prepare to solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions.
- Practical activities to encompass working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.
- Work performance simulation projects involving the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.
Teaching Schedule
Week Number | Topic Delivered | Assessment Tasks |
1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues | |
2 | Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation | |
3 | Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation | |
4 | Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation | |
5 | Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation | |
6 | Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation | |
7 | Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation | |
8 | Laboratory exercise | Laboratory exercise |
9 | Laboratory exercise | Laboratory exercise |
10 | Describe basic functions of transmitter and receiver | Assignment |
11 | Describe basic functions of transmitter and receiver | |
12 | Introduction of antenna and electromagnetic wave propagation | |
13 | Introduction of antenna and electromagnetic wave propagation | |
14 | Introduction of optical communications principles | |
15 | Introduction of optical communications principles | |
16 | Revision |
Project report |
17 | Test | Written test |
18 | Catch-up lab |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Reference books: |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summate assessments as follows:
• Laboratory exercises
• Written assignments
• Progressive test
Assessment Tasks
- Written Test, 40 %
- Assignment and work performance simulations projects 55%
- Laboratory work 5 %
- A Pass in the Learning Unit when evidence of learning is collected according to the requirements as stated at “assessment criteria”. The documentation must be clearly communicated and submitted to supervisor within specified time.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Types | ||||||
Competency National Code | Competency Title | Cluster Title | lab | Assignments | Projects/Presentations | Test |
UEENEEE046B | Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems | Communication Systems | X | X | X | X |
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