INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Programme

M.Sc Computer Information Eng.

Name of Course / Mode

Digital Communications / Full time / Part Time

Course Code

ECE 6221

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Fadzil Ismail

Rationale for the

Required / Elective course for M.Sc Computer Information
inclusion of the course /
Engineering Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Semester II

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Final

Assessments
Midterm

40

Practical

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Tutorial

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

80

126

Credit Value / Hours

3/42

Pre-requisites (if any)

None

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Introduce students to the fundamental concepts of digital
telephony the major concepts of conventional digital
communication systems
2. Establish students with the basic structure of digital
communication systems

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

3. Familiarize students with the progression of digital

communications engineering
4. Share the understandings of advanced digital communication
systems and its associated networks
5. Disseminate the information of various technologies that
sustain evolution of digital communication systems.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the basic principles in the analysis of digital
communication systems.
2. Demonstrate the primary principles in the design of digital
communication systems.
3. Categorize
the fundamental structure of digital
communication systems in writing or orally
4. Differentiate the principles involve within digital
telecommunications
5. Propose and postulate the optimum design of future digital
telecommunication systems.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical
Term Paper
Lectures, Term Paper and Examinations

Telephony, telephony traffic, Erlang and Bernoulli distributions,

blocking and delay, M/M/1 queue, switching and signaling,
switching networks, analog switching system, digital systems,
Course Synopsis
digital switching and PCM telephony, Multiplexing; Frequency
division multiplexing (FDM), Time division multiplexing (TDM),
local loop technologies
Lectures and discussions.
Mode of Delivery
LO
Method
%
5
&
6
Term
Paper
10
Assessment Methods and
1,2,4 & 5 Mid-term Tests
30
Type/Course Assessement
1,2,4,5,
6
Final
Test
50
State weightage of each
1,2,4,5, 6 Class Participation
10
type of assessment.
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course
01

1. Analyze the basic principles in the analysis of

digital communication systems.
2. Demonstrate the primary principles in the
design of digital communication systems.
3. Categorize the fundamental structure of digital
communication systems in writing or orally
4. Differentiate the principles involve within
digital telecommunications
5. Propose the optimum design of future digital
telecommunication systems.

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
1-2
Introduction to digital communications:
Handouts,
Telecommunication Systems, Network, Basic Block
6
Exercise
Diagram. Data Communications, Communication Media
3, 4,
Communication Signals. Modulation and Multiplexing,
Handouts,
Packet, Frame, Error Correction
6
Exercise
5, 6
7, 8
9, 10
11, 12
13, 14

Digital Communication Networks, Wired and Wireless

Local Area Networks

Handouts,
Exercise

Long Distance Connections, Wide Area Network,

Network Property and ISO Reference Model

Handouts,
Exercise

Internetworking, IP Address, IP Datagram Routing and

Processing

Handouts,
Exercise

Datagram Fragmentation, ICMP & IPv6, IP

Transportation Protocols: UDP, TCP & RTP

Handouts,
Exercise

DNS, DHCP, SNMP & Network Security, Future Trends

of Digital Communications

Handouts,
Exercise

Recommended references supporting the course

Recommended
1. Dunlop, J. and Smith, D.G., (1994), Telecommunications Engineering, 3rd Edition Chapman
& Hill.
2. Forouzan B.A., (2001), Data Communications and Networking, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
3. Haykin S., (1994), Communication Systems, 3rd Edition, John Wiley.
4. Lathi, B.P., (1998), Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 3rd Edition, OUP.
5. Leon, W. and Couch H., (1995), Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Prentice Hall.
6. Proakis J. G. and Salehi M., (1995), Communication Systems Engineering, Prentice Hall.
7. Rooden, M.S., (1996), Analog and Digital Communication Systems, Prentice Hall.
8. Tomasi, W., (2004), Electronic Communications Systems, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall.
9.
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Ahmad Fadzil Ismail

Associate Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Othman O. Khalifa
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Amir Akramin Shafie

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:

Programme Learning Outcome (PO)

1. acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers,

science, and engineering. (T)
2. have in-depth understanding and technical competency in
relevant engineering discipline. (T)
3. identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering
problems. (T)
4. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data. (D)
5. analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve
the required objectives. (A)
6. apply design principles for sustainable development. (D)
7. communicate effectively. (S)
8. function effectively as an individual and in group with the
capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team
member. (S)
9. recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue
independent learning for professional development. (S)
10. understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the
context of contemporary social, cultural, global and
environmental issues. (ESSE)
11. demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional
and ethical responsibilities. (ESSE)
12. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context through broad-based education. (ESSE)

MQF Domain
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Practical Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Communication, Leadership
and Team Skills
Managerial and
Entrepreneurial Skills
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills
Social skills and
Responsibilities
Value, Attitudes and
Professionalism
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.