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Identify major elements of telecommunication systems, including functions in layered architectures such as TCP/IP.
Appraise alternative medium sharing protocols used in networks such as Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
Analyse the error detection and correction capabilities of error control codes.
Evaluate the impact of channel bandwidth and the channel noise on the performance of telecommunication systems.
Analyse impairments experienced by a modulated signal transmitted through a communication channel.
Evaluate addressing and routing algorithms, and strategies used in the transport of data packets in the Internet.
Execute research on an assigned advanced telecommunications topic in a team for making a formal presentation.
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Continuous assessment: 40%
Final assessment: 60%
This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
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