SCDE6404 – DE6404 Telecommunications 2
Module code
SCDE6404
Module title
DE6404 Telecommunications 2
Prescription
To enable students to understand and apply the techniques used to propagate signals
through telecommunications networks.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 90
- Self directed hours
- 60
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyse reflections on transmissions lines and design methods used to reduce
reflections.
2. Describe the principles and circuitry used in the processing of analogue and digital telecommunications signals.
3. Explain and discuss how antenna systems are used to propagate signals through a
wireless medium.
4. Explain and discuss the operation of microwave components as part of a communications system.
5. Explain the source, effect and reduction of noise in wired and wireless telecommunication systems.
6. Describe and perform measurements on wired telecommunication systems.
