COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LABORATORY

(Date of document: 6th April 2016)

Course Code : ECCB351

Course Status : Core for BEEE/BCCE/BEPE
Level : Degree
Semester Taught : 6
Credit : 1
Co-requisites : NA

Assessments :

Method Percentage (%)

Lab Report (weekly)

- Formatting/Appearance/Grammar 2
- Objective & Introduction (Abstract) 4
- Results & Observations 10
- Discussions 10
- Conclusions 4
Professionalism & Ethics (weekly)
- Plagiarism 10
- Punctuality (not later than 15min) 5
- Dress Code 3
- Attendance 2
Teamwork & Leadership (min: 3 times) 5

Lab Skills
- Familiarity on tools 5
- Operation of tools 5
- Selection of tools/resources 5
- Integration of tools 5
Practical Exam 25
Total 100

Lecturer : Pn Norani Atan, BN 3077 - 0192703003

Course Description : To provide students with the understanding of basic theory of

communication systems through laboratory exercises. This includes
analog and digital communications systems. The course offer hands-
on experience in handling the EMONA board and oscilloscope.

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Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals and basic theory of communication
systems through the laboratory exercises.
2. Discover digital communication systems which include digital
modulations and demodulations
3. Recognize the various communications devices and their functions.
4. Recognize the components and interconnecting devices for
computer network, as well as the skill to set-up and debug a data
network.
5. Gain hands-on experience handling the communication system
equipment.

Transferrable Skills : Students are required to work in a team to perform the experiments
related to communication systems. They are also expected to gain
hands-on experience in handling the equipment.

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Course Outcomes :

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO9 PO12

Course Outcomes PO7 PO8 PO10 PO11
a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c a b
1. To demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical X
principles
2. Investigate the generation and
reception of amplitude and
X
frequency modulation using the
EMONA board.
3. Investigate the generation and
reception of digital modulation
X
(PCM, ASK, FSK, BPSK, QPSK,
DSSS) using the EMONA board.
4. Able to produce a good lab
X
reports
5. Contribute in the set up and
X
conduct of experiment
6. Ability to apply the technical
skill and to conduct the X
experiment individually

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

PO8 PO5(a) PO5(a) PO9(b) PO10 PO5(a)

Assessments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6
Professionalisme
X
& Ethics
Lab Report X
Teamwork X
Lab Skills X X
Practical Exam X

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 PO emphasis :

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Total
Current Coverage (%) 45% 20% 30% 5% 100

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive Psychomotor Affective

Low Med High Total
Current Coverage (%) 75% 25% 100%

Course Outline:

Experiment 1: Introduction to EMONA Board

Experiment 2: Amplitude Modulation

Experiment 3: Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier & Single Sideband Suppressed

Carrier

Experiment 4: Frequency Modulation

Experiment 5: Sampling & Reconstructions

Experiment 6: Pulse Code Modulation

Experiment 7: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

Experiment 8: Amplitude Shift Keying & Frequency Shift Keying

Experiment 9: Binary Phase Shift Keying

Experiment 10: Open ended experiment

References:

1. Electronic Communications Systems, Fundamental Through Advanced. Wayne Tomasi.

5th Edition. Prentice Hall.
2. Principle of Electronics communication System, LE. Frenzel Jr, 3rd Edition. Mc Graw Hill

Additional References:

1. Modern Digital & Analog Communications Systems. B.P Lathi. 3rd Edition, Oxford
University Press.
2. Modern Electronic Communication. Jeffrey S Beasley & Gary M. Miller, 9th Edition.
Pearson International Edition.
3. Digital and Analog Communication System. L.W. Couch. 7th Edition. Pearson International
Edition.
4. Data & Computer Communications. William Stalling. 7th Edition. Prentice Hall.

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Plagiarisme:

Student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, words or statements of other person
without an appropriate acknowledgement. Plagiarism will be heavily penalized. If
the written lab report is found similar with other persons work (regardless which
one is original or copied), no mark will be given for the lab report and
professionalism & ethics.

Format of Lab Report:

Objectives (1 mark)
o State clearly the objectives of the experiment
Introduction (3 marks)
o Includes necessary background principles for the experiments. DO
NOT COPY from lab manual.
Results & observations (10 marks)
o Label all graphs, figures, tables correctly (x-y axis, titles/captions).
Indicate clearly the type of output waveforms.
Discussions (10 marks)
o Discuss and interpret all important trends and data comparisons
based on the results obtained. Problem encountered during
experiment should also be highlighted.
Conclusion (4 marks)
o Describe the overall conclusion and relate it with the objectives.

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 What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?
PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO Program Educational Objectives

No. UNITEN produces EE, EP and CC engineering graduates who:
PEO1 Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication engineering with the ability to venture into
energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication engineering
related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.

BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Outcomes (PO)

Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) /
No. Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication
Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
Apply fundamental knowledge of communication engineering (C1,C2)
mathematics, science and b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science
electrical/computer & communication and electrical/computer & communication engineering
PO1
engineering principles in solving complex principles in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
problems c) Solve complex engineering problems by
WA1 (WK1-WK4) relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
communication engineering principles (C5,C6)
a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer &
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve
communication engineering problems (C3, C4)
complex electrical/computer &
PO2 b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
communication engineering problems
electrical/computer & communication engineering
WA2 (WK1-WK4)
problems (C5,C6)
a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems with appropriate
Design solutions for complex consideration for public health and safety (C3, C4)
electrical/computer & communication b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
engineering problems that meet specific communication engineering problems with appropriate
PO3 needs with appropriate consideration for consideration for culture, society, and environment
public health and safety, culture, society, (C3, C4)
and environment c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer &
WA3 (WK5) communication engineering problems that meet specific
needs with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment (C5,C6)

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 Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) /
No. Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication
Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
Conduct investigations, interpret data a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)
and provide conclusions in investigating b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
complex problems related to principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
PO4
electrical/computer & communication c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
engineering problems by employing research methods and data
WA4 (WK8) interpretation skills (C5,C6)
Create appropriate techniques, select
a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer &
resources, and apply modern engineering
communication engineering activities (P1,P2)
PO5 tools to execute complex engineering
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
activities
engineering activities (P3,P4)
WA5 (WK6)
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
health, safety, legal and cultural issues cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
PO6
relevant to professional engineering b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues
practice and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
WA6 (WK7) professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in
PO7 environmental contexts and the need for No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7)
Demonstrate commitment to
PO8 professional and ethical principles No sub-attribute (A3)
WA8 (WK7)
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
Communicate effectively on complex
b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing
engineering activities
PO9 (P3)
WA10
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
Function effectively as an individual and
in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10 No sub-attribute (A4)
leader
WA9
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to
PO11 engage in life-long learning No sub-attribute (C2)
WA12
Demonstrate knowledge on project a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
management principles and principles (C2,C3)
PO12
entrepreneurship skills b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
WA11 (C2,C3)