A System View of Communications From Signals to Packets Part 1 at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) training has been designed and structured in a way that it will make the understanding of communication mechanisms easy to understand for participants. A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certification course is composed of three layers. The course is spanned across a duration of 7 weeks which involves interactive online activities for your better understanding of the subject. A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) Online course is an introductory level of the course and involves videos and video transcripts in the English language. A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certification is an opportunity for all beginners and freshers to get all their concepts cleared in the field. Students can enrol in this programme in two tracks; verified by paying the fee and free audit. In free track, the learners can audit the programme for a limited period of time.

The Highlights

Self-paced programme
Introductory course
Course by HKUSTx
Subject specialization in computer science
7 Week duration course
English medium
Certificate program
Free access given
Shareable certification

Programme Offerings

video transcript
online learning
video
Assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4949	yes	Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

Individuals might well complete the class free or discounted but would not end up receiving the program certificate at the completion of the term.
The individual will determine the path under review by paying A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) fees of ₹4,949 Later, they shall have the right to receive a certificate from HKUSTx.

A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) fees:

Fee category	Amount in INR
Certification fee	₹4,949

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

Applicants seeking to receive a System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certification need to pay the fees. Successful completion of the course also needs to be done by the candidate.

What you will learn

By the end of this A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) by edX, the candidate will learn about various aspects of the communication system and their applicability in real-life scenarios, they will be able to learn the following abilities:

The candidate will develop a level connection that communicates services from a specific transmitter to a specific transmitter
Candidates will develop a detailed knowledge of the relevant methods and tradeoffs used in the construction of modern communications networks as a part of the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certification syllabus.
Candidates will be ready with bold vision ways to solve these problems and build intuitive, useful programs under the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) training.

Who it is for

Following individual can take A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) course-

Anyone who wants to develop a basic or intermediate knowledge of communication systems and construct their careers in the same direction may apply for the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) program.

Admission Details

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Step 7: The last step is to execute the order, press “place the order”.

Step 8: By the end, the payment is successfully transmitted the particular aspirant can check their application track easily.

The Syllabus

1.1 Course Overview
1.2 Basic Communication System
1.3 Encoding Information with Bits
1.4 Lab Overview

2.1 Continuous vs Discrete Time Waveforms
2.2 Discrete Time Bit Waveforms
2.3 Representing Bit Waveforms
2.4 Lab 1 - A Communication Example

3.1 The Discrete Time Channel
3.2 Effects of the Channel
3.3 Linear Time Invariant Systems
3.4 Modeling the Channel
3.5 Lab 2 - Step Response

4.1 Communication Protocols
4.2 Thresholding
4.3 Asynchronous Serial Communication
4.4 A Simple Protocol
4.5 Lab 3 - Communication Protocol
4.6 Lab 4 - Performance Evaluation

5.1 Trade-off between Bit Rate and Bit Error Rate
5.2 Intersymbol Interference
5.3 Eye Diagrams
5.4 Lab 5 - Eye Diagram

6.1 Equalization
6.2 Developing the Equalizer
6.3 Recursive Channel Model
6.4 Proof of Equivalence

7.1 Intuition for Equalizer
7.2 Derivation of Equalizer
7.3 Effect of Equalization on the Eye Diagram
7.4 Lab 6 - Equalization

8.1 Noise
8.2 Additive Noise and its Effects
8.3 The Binary Channel and Calculating BER
8.4 Examples

9.1 Average Power in Signals
9.2 Gaussian Noise Model
9.3 Lab 7 - Additive Noise
9.4 Calculating the BER
9.5 The Effect of Signal to Noise Ratio
9.6 An Expression for BER with Gaussian Noise
9.7 Lab 8 - Bit Error Rate

10.1 Channel Coding
10.2 Block Codes
10.3 Repetition Codes

11.1 Lab 9 - Repetition Code
11.2 Parity Bit Based Codes
11.3 Lab 10 - Parity Bit Code
11.4 (9, 4, 4) Code
11.5 Burst Error Correction

12.1 Communication Protocols
12.2 Equivalent Representations and Models
12.3 Noise and Bit Errors
12.4 Lab Summary

Instructions
Final Exam

Get Access to MATLAB Online
Getting Started with MATLAB
Working with Data
Data Visualization
Program Control

Post-course Survey

Instructors

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How is this A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certification course different from other graduate courses?

This course will focus on elementary education of communication systems first and then will take you to another level, this is the difference.

2: Will this course create a base to continue for a post graduate program?

Yes, absolutely this course will help you achieve professional excellence as well as form the basis of pursuing an advanced level program.

3: Where should candidate contact in case there is any admission query?

The candidate can directly contact the institute.

4: Can a A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) course be studied in any different language other than english?

No, the medium of the course is only English.

5: Can candidates contact instructors in case of any doubt between the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1)?

Yes, candidates can contact the instructor anytime.

6: Can A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) online course be continued later if I will leave in between?

No, you have to do the complete course again

7: Is there any prerequisite to apply for the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) program?

No, none of the prerequisites is required.

8: What’s the assessment pattern?

You can acquire information about assessment patterns after enrolling in the course.

9: Will A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) certificate benefits after this course help to enhance CV?

Yes, absolutely, it will help.

10: Will the A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) program can be done into semesters?

No, you have to complete the entire A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 1) within 7 weeks on one enrollment. There will not be any subdivision for the semester.