Computer Systems Engineering (Universitas Gadjah Mada dual degree) MSc
Digital Communication 4 ENG4052
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
An introduction is given to explain how signals in digital communication systems are detected, the sources of signal noise and resultant communication system error rates. Students examine the fundamental limits on information transmission, consider codes for error detection and correction, and develop an ability to analyse practical digital communications systems.
Timetable
3 lectures plus 1 coding consultation session per week
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
50% Examination
5 times 10% coding assignment reports
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the fundamental physical limits on information transmission, practical knowledge of industrially relevant noise models and error correcting codes in digital data transmission, and the ability to analyse and design communication systems.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ describe the components of a digital communication system
■ analyse practical techniques for characterising digital communication systems
■ apply appropriate digital modulation and demodulation techniques
■ explain the concepts of information, entropy, bandwidth, channel capacity, noise and aliasing in digital communication channels subject to induced noise
■ devise appropriate error detecting and correcting codes given a system specification
■ develop code to demonstrate modulation/demodulation, carrier recovery, OFDM, effects of noise on a communications channel, apply forward error correction techniques