COURSE INFORMATION

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Faculty:
Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical - Electronics), Bachelor of
Name: Engineering (Electrical - Mechatronics)
Course code: SKEE 3533 / SKEU 3533 Academic Session/Semester: 20202021/2
Course name: Communication Principles Pre/co requisite (course name Signals & Systems
Credit hours: 3 and code, if applicable): SKEE 2073

This course introduces the students the basic principles of communication system. The fundamental
concepts of analogue modulation in particular amplitude and frequency modulations will be strongly
emphasized. Topics include types of modulated waveforms, transmitter and receiver structures, and
noise performance. The two most significant limitations on the performance of a communications
system; bandwidth and noise will be discussed. The concept of sampling, quantization, and line coding
Course techniques in rendering an information signal to be compatible with a digital system are explained
synopsis prior to the study of coded pulse modulation and pulse code modulation (PCM). The waveforms and
spectral analysis of band-pass digital modulations are introduced. The system performance in terms of
SNR and bit error rate (BER) will also be covered. Finally, multiplexing (e.g., time-division and
frequency-division multiplexing), a method to utilize the communication resource efficiently is
studied. At the end of the course student should be able to explain, evaluate and solve problems
related to communication systems (modulation and multiplexing).
Course
Dr Muhammad Al Farabi bin Muhammad Iqbal
coordinator
Name Office Contact no. E-mail
Prof Ir. Dr. Sharul Kamal bin Abdul Rahim P05-208 34411 [email protected]
Course
Dr. Yusri bin Md. Yunos P19a 05-02-08 36024 [email protected]
lecturer(s)
Dr. Muhammad Al Farabi bin Muhammad
P19a 05-02-16 57203 [email protected]
Iqbal

Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO), Teaching & Learning
(T&L) methods and Assessment methods:
Knowledge profile,
* Taxonomies ***
PLO complex problem T&L
CLO Description and ** generic Assessment
(CODE) solving & complex methods
skills methods
engineering service
Demonstrate important concepts in
Lecture,
communication system (modulation and Final,
PLO1 WK3 C4 Active
CLO1 multiplexing) with the aid of time- Test,
[KW] learning
frequency domain analyses and evaluation Quiz
of communication system performance.
Apply mathematical equations in
PLO1 Project Software
CLO2 simulation software to solve problems in WK2 P3
[KW] Project
communication system.
Evaluate relevant telecommunication Lecture,
Test,
scenarios through case study to address PLO9 Active
CLO3 WK7 C4, GC5 Case Study
global impact and professional engineering [AD] learning,
Project
issues. Project

Prepared by: Certified by:

Name: Dr Muhammad Al Farabi bin Muhammad Iqbal Name: PM Dr Norhudah binti Seman

Signature: Signature:

Date: 7/3/2021 Date:

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Faculty:
Course code: SKEE 3533 / SKEU 3533 Academic Session/Semester: 20202021/2
Course name: Communication Principles Pre/co requisite (course name Signals & Systems
Credit hours: 3 and code, if applicable): SKEE 2073

Details on Innovative T&L practices:

No. Type Implementation
1. Active learning Conducted through in-class activities.
2. Software Conducted through software projects. Students in a group must program source code to
Project model communication system.
3. Case Study Students in a group will analyse societal issues that normally occur in telecommunication
Project world, through case study projects combined with elements of service learning.

Weekly Schedule:
Introduction
Basic Component of Communication System (Transmitter, Channel, Receiver)
Week 1 Signal Classification, Channel Types, Modulation
(14.3-20.3) Digital vs Analog Communication System
Impacts of Communication System
Communication Parameters
Noise in Communication Systems
Week 2 Noise Source
(21.3-27.10) Parameters (Noise Figure, Noise Temperature and Signal to Noise Ratio)
Noise Models
Amplitude Modulation
Week 3-4 Introduction
Parameters (Modulation Index, Frequency Spectrum, Bandwidth and Power)
(28.3-10.4)
Modulator, Demodulator, Superheterodyne AM Receiver
SNR in AM Systems
Angle Modulation
Introduction to Phase Modulation (PM) and Frequency Modulation (FM)
Week 5-6 Relationship between PM and FM
Parameters (Modulation Index, Bessel Function, Frequency Spectrum, Bandwidth and Power)
(11.4-24.4)
FM Modulator, FM Demodulator
Superheterodyne FM Receiver, FM Stereo
SNR in FM Systems
Pulse Modulation
Sampling Theorem
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), PCM Sampling, Quantization and Coding
Week 7-9 Differential PCM
(25.4-15.5) Line Coding (NRZ, RZ and Manchester)

Test (Introduction, Noise, Amplitude Modulation & Angle Modulation))

Mid-Semester Break (9.5-13.5)
Radio Digital Modulation
Introduction and Important Concepts
Week 10-12 ASK, FSK, PSK, QPSK, M-ary,
(16.5-5.6) Modulator and Demodulator
Noise
BER Performance
Week 13-14 Multiplexing
(6.6-19.6) TDM, FDM, WDM, SDM
Week 15 Recent Trend in Analog & Digital Communication Systems
(20.6-26.6) Presentation
Revision Period (27.6-1.7) and Final Examination (4.7-22.7)
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Faculty:
Course code: SKEE 3533 / SKEU 3533 Academic Session/Semester: 20202021/2
Course name: Communication Principles Pre/co requisite (course name Signals & Systems
Credit hours: 3 and code, if applicable): SKEE 2073

Transferable skills (generic skills learned in course of study which can be useful and utilised in other settings):
Skills in conducting research
Critical thinking skills
Lifelong learning and information searching skills
Oral and written communication skills

Student learning time (SLT) details:

Teaching and Learning Activities
Independent
Distribution Guided Learning (Face to Face) Guided Learning
Learning
of SLT by CLO L-Lecture; T-Tutorial; P-Practical; Pr-Project; Non-Face to
Non-Face to SLT
PBL/D-Problem Based Learning/Design Face
face
CLO L T P Pr PBL/D O
CLO 1 30h 10h 45h 85h
CLO 2 3h 2h 7h 12h
CLO 3 6h 4h 8h 18h
Total SLT 30h 9h 16h 60h 115h

Assessment:
No Continuous Assessment PLO Code Percentage SLT
PLO1 (KW) 7.5
1 Test 1 1h (CLO1)
PLO9 (AD) 2.5
PLO1 (KW) 7.5
2 Test 2 1h (CLO1)
PLO9 (AD) 2.5
3 Quiz PLO1 (KW) 10 1h (CLO1)
4 Software Project (Report) PLO1 (KW) 10 12h (CLO2)
Case Study Project (Presentation/Service
5 PLO9 (AD) 10 18h (CLO3)
Learning)
No Final Assessment PLO Code Percentage SLT
1 Final Examination PLO1 (KW) 50 2.5h (CLO1)
Total 100 120h

Special requirement to deliver the course (e.g.: software, nursery, computer lab, simulation room):
MATLAB Software

Learning resources:
Main References
1. B.P. Lathi and Zhi Ding, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Oxford University
Press.
2. Rozeha A. Rashid et. al, Telecommunication Engineering Principles, Penerbit UTM Press.
3. Leon W. Couch II, Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Pearson.
4. Rozeha A. Rashid et. al, Prinsip Kejuruteraan Telekomunikasi, Penerbit UTM Press.
5. Rodger E. Ziemer and William H.Tranter, Principles of Communications, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
6. Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Online
http://elearning.utm.my
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Faculty:
Course code: SKEE 3533 / SKEU 3533 Academic Session/Semester: 20202021/2
Course name: Communication Principles Pre/co requisite (course name Signals & Systems
Credit hours: 3 and code, if applicable): SKEE 2073

Academic honesty and plagiarism:

Copying of work from other students/groups or from other sources is not allowed. Brief quotations are
allowed and then only if indicated as such. Existing texts should be reformulated with your own words used
to explain what you have read. It is not acceptable to retype existing texts and just acknowledge the source as
a reference. Students who submit copied work will obtain a mark of zero for the assignment and disciplinary
steps may be taken by the Faculty. It is also unacceptable to do somebody else’s work, to lend your work to
them or to make your work available to them to copy.

Disclaimer:
All teaching and learning materials associated with this course are for personal use only. The materials are
intended for educational purposes only. Reproduction of the materials in any form for any purposes other
than what it is intended for is prohibited. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information supplied herein, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia cannot be held responsible for any errors or
omissions.
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Faculty:
Course code: SKEE 3533 / SKEU 3533 Academic Session/Semester: 20202021/2
Course name: Communication Principles Pre/co requisite (course name Signals & Systems
Credit hours: 3 and code, if applicable): SKEE 2073

REVIEW OF L&T ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ONLINE LEARNING

Course Guided Guided Online Learning hours

learning Learning Learning FTF
outcome FTF hours hours
(from CI) completed Activities Type of time Estimated Total
spent time time

Completed 0
Time spent for
Asynchronous/Synchronous learning, live
CLO1 30h 0h online and offline
interaction, quizzes, video content, online 30h 30h
learning and
collaboration via WhatsApp and E-learning.
interaction
Completed 0h
Time spent for
Asynchronous/Synchronous learning, group
CLO2 3h 0h online and offline
software project, online collaboration via 3h 3h
learning and
WhatsApp and E-learning.
interaction
Completed 0h
Time spent for
Asynchronous learning, quizzes, group case
CLO3 6h 0h online and offline
study project, online collaboration via 6h 6h
learning and
WhatsApp and E-learning.
interaction
Total SLT 39h 0h 39h 39h

REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT PLAN

Before (from CI) Revised*
Continuous Assessment Percentage Total SLT
1 Test 1 & 2 Synchronous (Online) Test 1 20 2h
2 Quiz Online Quiz 10 2h
3 Software Project Online Project Submission 10 12h
4 Case Study Project Online Project Presentation 10 18h
Summative Assessment Percentage
1 Final Examination Online/Face-to-Face Final Examination 50 2.5h