Subject

Fundamentals of Communication Systems

Course Title

Fundamentals of Communication Systems
Fundamentals of communication systems

Code

F23L2W147

Study Programme

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

3 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Miroslav Mirchev

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Mathematics 1 or Calculus 1

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of real-world signal and system analysis, with a special focus on the analysis of communication signals and their transmission through a medium, types of modulation, and the impact of noise on modulation techniques. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of software-defined radio, modern communication systems, and their current development.

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Course content

Lectures:
1. Introduction to Communication Systems
2. Communication signals and media
3. Signal Analysis and Transmission
4. Amplitude and Angular Modulation
5. Sampling and Pulse-Code Modulation
6. Principles of digital data transmission
7. Transmission Distortions and Their Effect on Modulation
8. Software-Defined Radio
9. Techniques for the Extended Spectrum
10. Contemporary digital communication technologies
11. Current development of communication systems
12. Case Study: Optical and Wireless Systems

Practical Classes:
1. Introduction to Communication Systems
2. Communication signals and media
3. Signal Analysis and Transmission
4. Amplitude and Angular Modulation
5. Sampling and Pulse-Code Modulation
6. Principles of digital data transmission
7. Transmission Distortions and Their Effect on Modulation
8. Software-Defined Radio
9. Techniques for the Extended Spectrum
10. Contemporary digital communication technologies
11. Current development of communication systems
12. Case Study: Optical and Wireless Systems

12.

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).

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

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

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

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

17.

Assessment method

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

18.

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)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

completed activities 15.1 and 15.2

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian or English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.

Required literature

22.2.

Additional literature

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