Fundamentals of communication systems

Course title

Code

F18L2W147

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

3 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Калкулус или Калкулус 2

10.

Course objectives (competences)

The main objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the analysis of communication signals and their transmission through media, the modulation types and the noise impact on the modulation techniques. In addition, the students will gain knowledge of software defined radio, modern communication systems and their ongoing development.

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Course content

General concepts and definition of communication systems. Analysis of communication signals and systems in a frequency domain. Transmission of communication signals through linear systems. Amplitude, frequency and phase modulation and demodulation. Sampling and pulse-code modulation. Basic principles of digital transmission. Communication systems with noise and the impact of noise on the modulation techniques. Software defined radio and modern communication technologies. Current development of communication systems, optical and wireless communications.

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, practical classes (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defence of a project assignment and seminar paper, and learning in an electronic environment (forums and consultations).

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

completed activities 15.1 and 15.2

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian or English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year