700.650 (21W) Signal Processing for Communications

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
04.10.2021 16:30 - 18:30 B04.1.06 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
Course title german Signal Processing for Communications
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 50%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 10 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.10.2021
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

  • Signal analysis in communications
  • Analog modulation
  • Digital modulation 
  • Quantization
  • Equalization 
  • Channel estimation

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

  • Lectures with slides and the aid of the white board
  • Practical examples
  • The lecture is accompanied by a course (KS) where the concepts explained in the lecture are applied through specific exercises.

Course content

The class deals with signal processing for communication systems. Focus is given to the physical layer and the use of signals to model and analyze the full transmission chain. Analog and digital modulation will be explained as well as key algorithms as the optimal receiver and equalization. The student will become familiar not only with communication systems but also will acquire familiarity with deterministic and stochastic signals as well as processing of data which has application in many different fields of information and communication technology. 

Prior knowledge expected

  • Signal theory (analog and digital signals, filtering, Fourier transform)
  • Probability theory and stochastic processes
  • Elements of communication engineering (Nachrichtentechnik)

These fundamental concepts will be shortly discussed again at the beginning of the course.

Literature

  • Class notes
  • Digital Communications (Proakis)
  • Digital and analog communication systens (Couch)

Link to further information

www.andreatonello.com

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

Examination conducted remotely by providing a remote room link (BBB ort Zoom).  In case required, written part will be shortened to 45 minutes and the oral part extended to 30 minutes.

Examination methodology

  • Written test (1.5 hours)
  • Oral exam (approx. 15 min)
  • Assignments (mandatory) count for 30% of the global grade

Examination topic(s)

Topics of the lectures. Sample of written test will be also provided during the course. 

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Written exam: lecture topics (from 3 to 5 exercises)
  • Oral exam: discussion on the written test and related topics
  • Assignments: exercises and matlab simulations of the related topics (30% of final grade)

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Networks and Communications: Fundamentals (NC) (Compulsory subject)
      • Signal Processing for Communications V ( 0.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Information and Communications Engineering: Supplements (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Wahl aus dem LV-Katalog (Anhang 4) ( 0.0h VK, VO, KU / 14.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Technical Complements (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Wahl aus dem LV-Katalog (Anhang 5) ( 0.0h VK, VO, KU / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Information and Communications Engineering: Supplements (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Wahl aus dem LV-Katalog (Anhang 4) ( 0.0h VK, VO, KU / 14.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Technical Complements (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Wahl aus dem LV-Katalog (Anhang 5) ( 0.0h VK, VO, KU / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Networks and Communications (WI) (Compulsory elective)
      • Signal Processing for Communications ( 0.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Networks and Communications (WI) (Compulsory elective)
      • Wahl aus dem LV-Katalog (siehe Anhang 2) ( 0.0h VO, VK / 30.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Mathematics (SKZ: 401, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Information and Communications Engineering (Compulsory elective)
      • 9.3 Signal Processing for Communications ( 2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 700.650 Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)

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Wintersemester 2020/21
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Wintersemester 2019/20
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Wintersemester 2018/19
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Wintersemester 2017/18
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Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 700.650 VC Signal Processing for Communications (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
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Wintersemester 2012/13
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