Telecommunications

Module code: EEU33C05 · Semester: Semester 2

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

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• 2025/26
• 2024/25: Paper 1 · Paper 1
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21
• 2019/20
• 2018/19
• 2017/18 (old code EE3C05)
• 2016/17 (old code EE3C05)
• 2015/16 (old code EE3C05)
• 2014/15 (old code EE3C05)
• 2013/14 (old code EE3C05)
• 2012/13 (old code EE3C05)

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Topics

• Random processes LO1
• Information theory: entropy, source coding efficiency, channel capacity LO2
• Data compression LO3
• Error-control (channel) coding LO4
• Analogue modulation: bandwidth and power LO5
• Digital modulation and bit error rate LO6–7
• Wireless and optical channels; system components and trade-offs LO8–10
• Mobile standards, impact and health LO11–13

Learning outcomes

1. Explain random processes and their role in telecommunications
2. Explain information theory and calculate entropy, code efficiency and channel capacity
3. Apply and compare data compression techniques
4. Apply channel coding and show which errors it corrects
5. Explain analogue modulation schemes and calculate their bandwidth and power
6. Explain digital modulation schemes and calculate bit error rate
7. Build a simple simulation of analogue and digital transmitters and receivers
8. Describe wireless and optical channels
9. Describe the basic components of telecom systems
10. Explain design trade-offs in communication systems
11. Explain differences between mobile standards
12. Explain the economic, environmental and social impact of telecoms
13. Describe health risks and how to minimise them
14. Work in a team on engineering problems
15. Evaluate system performance experimentally and write a report
16. Explain individual social and environmental responsibilities

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.