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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Communications Technology 2
Module Code	CT2
School	Oscail
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	CT1
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces concepts in the operational principles of modern communication systems and networks. Topics in the science of electronics are also presented. An electronics kit is used by each student and instructional online videos are made available to enable off-campus circuit building and experimentation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the behaviour of Resistive, Capacitive and Inductive components in AC circuits.
2. Describe the characteristic and operation of stabilised DC power supplies.
3. Build and debug electronic circuits.
4. Build a simple DC voltage regulator circuit.
5. Configure and calculate component values of bipolar transistor amplifiers, field effect transistors amplifiers and operational amplifiers.
6. Describe the operation of sequential and combinational logic circuits, microprocessors and microcontrollers.
7. Describe the role and operation of timing circuits in digital electronics.
8. Demonstrate the relationships between bandwidth, noise and capacity.
9. Describe the signal conditioning and encoding processes necessary for telecommunications systems operation.
10. Contrast primary electro-optical devices as used in telecommunications systems.
11. Describe the Public Switched Telephone Network infrastructure and operation and its evolution towards an entirely digital telecommunications network.
12. Differentiate between transmission media and interfaces.
13. Illustrate basic network concepts and issues.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Communications Systems.
Signal Spectra, Filtering and TransmissionNoise in Communications SystemsInformation Theory, Channels and ModulationPulse Code Modulation.

Communication Science.
Diodes and TransistorsAmplifiersElectronics in Action: DC Power Supplies.

Communication Networks.
Communications Networks - StandardisationOpticsThe Telephone NetworkTransmission Media and SignalsData Communication Techniques.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

4748, Electronics Kit, 0, Electronics kit,

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Programme or List of Programmes

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CT2

Date of Last Revision

29-NOV-10

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