COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LABORATORY

(Date of document: 29th April 2015)

Course Code

ECCB351

Course Status

Core for BEEE/BCCE/BEPE

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Co-requisites

NA

Assessments

:
Method

Percentage (%)

Lab Report (weekly)

- Formatting/Appearance/Grammar
- Objective & Introduction (Abstract)
- Results & Observations
- Discussions
- Conclusions

2
4
10
10
4

Professionalism & Ethics (weekly)

- Plagiarism
- Punctuality (not later than 15min)
- Dress Code
- Attendance

10
5
3
2

Teamwork & Leadership (min: 3 times)

Lab Skills
- Familiarity on tools
- Operation of tools
- Selection of tools/resources
- Integration of tools
Practical Exam

5
5
5
5
25

Total

100

Lecturers

Dr Cheah Cheng Lai, Dr Zeti Akma Rhazali, Dr Norazizah Mohd

Aripin, Dr Goh Chin Hock, Dr Noor Shamsiah Othman

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.
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.

Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes

PO1
b c

PO2
a b

PO3
b c

PO4
b c

PO5
b

1.

To demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical principles

2.

Investigate the generation and

reception of amplitude and
frequency modulation using the
EMONA board.

Investigate the generation and

reception of digital modulation
(PCM, ASK, FSK, BPSK, QPSK,
DSSS) using the EMONA board.

3.

4.

Able to produce a good lab reports

5.

Contribute in the set up and

conduct of experiment

6.

Ability to apply the technical skill

and to conduct the experiment
individually

PO6
a b

PO7

PO8

PO9
b c

PO10

PO11

PO12
a b

X
X
X

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix

Assessments
Professionalisme
& Ethics
Lab Report
Teamwork
Lab Skills
Practical Exam

PO8
CO1

PO5(a)
CO2

PO5(a)
CO3

PO9(b)
CO4

PO10
CO5

PO5(a)
CO6

X
X
X
X

X
X

PO emphasis
PO1

:
PO2

PO3

PO4

Current Coverage (%)

PO5
45%

PO6

PO7

PO8
20%

PO9
30%

PO10
5%

PO11

PO12

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Low

Cognitive
Med High

Psychomotor

Affective

75%

25%

Current Coverage (%)

Total
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: Quaternary Phase Shift keying
References:
1.
2.

Electronic Communications Systems, Fundamental Through Advanced. Wayne Tomasi.

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

Additional References:
1.
2.
3.
4.

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

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

Total
100

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.

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)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO
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
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) /
Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication
Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements
a)

Sub-attributes
Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
communication engineering (C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science
and electrical/computer & communication engineering
principles in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
Solve complex engineering problems by
relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
communication engineering principles (C5,C6)
Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems (C3, C4)
Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
electrical/computer & communication engineering
problems (C5,C6)

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of

mathematics, science and
b)
electrical/computer & communication
engineering principles in solving complex
problems
c)
WA1 (WK1-WK4)

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve

complex electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems
WA2 (WK1-WK4)

PO3

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
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)

a)
b)

Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) /
Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication
Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements

Sub-attributes

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data

and provide conclusions in investigating
complex problems related to
electrical/computer & communication
engineering
WA4 (WK8)

PO5

Create appropriate techniques, select

a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer &
resources, and apply modern engineering
communication engineering activities (P1,P2)
tools to execute complex engineering
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
activities
engineering activities (P3,P4)
WA5 (WK6)

PO6

Apply reasoning in assessing societal,

health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering
practice
WA6 (WK7)

PO7

PO8

PO9

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of

professional engineering solutions in
environmental contexts and the need for
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7)
Demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical principles
WA8 (WK7)
Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities
WA10

Function effectively as an individual and

in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10
leader
WA9
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to
PO11 engage in life-long learning
WA12
Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles and
PO12
entrepreneurship skills
WA11

a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)

b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
problems by employing research methods and data
interpretation skills (C5,C6)

a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and

cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

No sub-attribute (C2,C3)

No sub-attribute (A3)
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing
(P3)
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
No sub-attribute (A4)

No sub-attribute (C2)
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
(C2,C3)