Wireless Systems

Subject ELEN90024 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Up to 36 hours of lectures
Total Time Commitment:

200 hours

Prerequisites:

Enrolment in a research higher degree(Masters or PhD) in Engineering

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr. Marcus Brazil

Email: brazil@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Topics include: Microwave circuts; transmission lines and distributed circut elements; printed circut antenna; introduction to computer aided analysis and design tools; radio frequency dependant propogation and fading characteristics; physical layer systems architecture; building blocks; performance metrics; characterisation of wireless systems.

Learning Outcomes:

The aim of this subject is to give students an introduction to the theoretical techniques and physical principles required for understanding of modern wireless systems.

Assessment:
  • Continuous assessment of homework assignments, not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester, worth 40%;
  • Final examination at the end of semester, worth 60%.

Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.

Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
  • In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
  • Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so;
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity;
  • Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom;
  • Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
Notes:

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject is delivered through lectures and homework assignments

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students are provided with lecture notes, including worked examples, assignment problems, and recommended reading lists comprising textbooks and journal articles.

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

Exposure to research literature and the rigour expected at the level of postgraduate study.

Related Course(s): Master of Philosophy - Engineering
Ph.D.- Engineering

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