Study programme 2020-2021Français
Advanced Communication Systems
Programme component of Master's in Electrical Engineering à la Faculty of Engineering

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M1-IRELEC-202-MCompulsory UEMOEYAERT VéroniqueF108 - Electromagnétisme et Télécommunications
  • MOEYAERT Véronique
  • PIRLOT Jean-Pierre
  • WUILPART Marc

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais361290355.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-TELE-006Advanced Communications Systems: Fundamentals and Applications3612903Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out electrical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to electrical engineering.
    • Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of electrical engineering.
    • Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Use and produce high-quality scientific and technical papers (reports, plans, specifications, etc.), adapted particularly to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Master technical English in the field of electrical engineering.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course aims to: (1) Provide a comprehensive coverage of digital communication systems focused on access networks technologies ; (2) Understand each advanced functionnality of the unified block diagram of a digital communication system physical layer ; (3) Design a communication link with a targeted quality (SNR, bandwidth, bit rate).

Content of UE

Evolution and main characteristics of access networks; OFDM modulation to be used in the frame of fading, dispersive and impulsive channels (wireless, xDSL, PLC, ...); Performance parameters of a link (SNR, MER, EVM, PAPR) and diagnosis tools; Spread spectrums and applications; Advanced access methods (CDMA, OFDMA); MIMO communications; Principles of channel equalization; Channel coding (RS, LDPC, concatenated codes) and interleaving;

Prior Experience

Basic of digital communications : channel coding, baseband transmission, modulation (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM), BER calculation in AWGN, performance parameters (BER, eye diagram, SNR), Nyquist ISI, capacity of a channel.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

20% = quotation on practical work written reports;
15% = oral presentation (in English and in group) of a bibliographic project or simulations;
65% = oral exam based on theory and on numerical excercices.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

100% attributed on a oral exam based on theory and numerical exercises (quotation of reports and project are not taken anymore into account).

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-TELE-006
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Projet sur ordinateur
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information
  • Excursions, visites

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-TELE-006
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
I-TELE-006

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-TELE-006Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
I-TELE-006

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-TELE-006Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-TELE-006Digital Communications: fundamentals and applications (second edition), Bernard SKLAR, (c)2001 Prentice Hall PTR, ISBN 0-13-084788-7 Fundamentals of Communications Systems, John G. PROAKIS & Masoud SALEHI, (c)2005 Pearson Education, Inc., ISBN 0-13-147135-X

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-TELE-006Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 09/07/2021
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