University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

Syllabus Outline: Source Coding; Line Coding; 7 Layer Model; Physical Layer; Line Coding; Idle and Continuous RQ Data Link Layer; Data Networks Types; Internet Protocol; Graph Representation of Networks; Routing; Transport Layer (TCP &UDP)
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Characterise the properties of various line coding schemes and propose a suitable line-coding scheme for a particular application.
  2. Design and appraise a source coding scheme for a given information source.
  3. Assess the capabilities of various channel coding and interleaving schemes and design a Hamming/CRC/Convolutional channel coding scheme to meet performance criteria.
  4. Compare and contrast various data link layer protocols based on complexity and efficiency.
  5. Characterise the operation and behaviour of various forms of data networks and recommend a suitable type of network based on a set of requirements.
  6. Outline and asses the structure and operation of the Internet and the functionality of the Internet Protocol
  7. Compare the functionality of transport layer protocols (e.g. TCP and UDP) and recommend a suitable protocol to meet application requirements.
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (80%)
  • Continuous Assessment (20%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module EE344: "Communication Systems Engineering" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.