Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use
of research methodology and techniques, the development of
conceptual and theoretical perspectives on educational problems
while undertaking critical inquiry appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing, evaluating and
publishing a research based study.
ENS225T 15 Credit Points
Digital Electronics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit presents a technology review of digital logic families.
Memory functions, memory types, and the design of large
memory arrays are explained and an introduction to FPGA and
CPLB programmable logic devices is given. Digital design and
analysis methods, top-down design, algorithmic state machines
(ASM), synthesis of ASM, sequencing and control and CPU
design are also covered. An introduction to VHDL, simulation
and testing of digital systems is included.
ENS225V 15 Credit Points
Analog Electronics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS2455 Circuit Analysis
Students are provided with the theory background needed to
understand the operation of basic electronic circuits such as
diodes, rectifiers, signal shaping, single and multi-stage amplifiers
and operational amplifiers. Included are n-p junctions, bipolar
transistors, field effect transistors and small scale amplifier
configurations.
ENS245S 15 Credit Points
Circuit Analysis
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces the fundamental concepts used in the analysis
of electrical and electronic circuits. These concepts are introduced
as they are needed in order to understand the limits to switching
speed and signal integrity in a digital integrated circuit.
ENS320Q 15 Credit Points
Electronic Circuit Design
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS2258 Analog Electronics
This unit deals with the analysis and design of electronic circuits,
concentrating on CMOS analog circuits. A range of circuit
concepts are covered, including device models, standard circuit
forms, feedback, noise, frequency response and circuit layout. An
integral part of this unit is a design task, where students are
required to design, simulate, build, test and document a circuit
that meets given functional and performance specifications.
ENS325O 15 Credit Points
Digital Signal Processing
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3341 Signals and Systems
This unit introduces the basic concepts and algorithms in digital
signal processing, including convolution and correlation, matched
filtering, z-transform, discrete Fourier transform, FFT algorithms,
digital FIR and IIR filter design, spectrum analysis and
estimation, and applications of DSP algorithms.
ENS334Q 15 Credit Points
Data Communication and Computer Networks
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Understanding of physical and logical elements of data
communication and computer networks. ISO Open System
Interconnect reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Transmission media. Local, metropolitan, and wide area
networks. Integrated services digital network (ISDN).
Internetworking. Network security.
ENS344O 15 Credit Points
Communication Systems 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3341 Signals and Systems
This unit teaches the fundamentals of analog and digital
communication systems. It provides an in-depth coverage of
continuous wave modulation systems, with particular emphasis on
the influence of noise on the performance of these systems. An
introduction to digital modulation is also provided towards the
end. For each modulation technique, the methods for generation
and recovery of the signals are discussed and performance
comparisons are made between different implementations.
ENS354U 15 Credit Points
Wireless Communication
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3441 Communication Systems 1
This unit introduces the principles and practices of wireless
communications network. It describes signal coding, error control
and spread spectrum techniques and explains signal fading and
multipath reception phenomena. Satellite communication, cellular
wireless network, mobile IP, Wireless Access Protocol (WAP),
and wireless LANS are given as an examples of implementing
wireless communication for different applications.
ENS4103 15 Credit Points
Computer Systems and Hardware
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit presents fundamental topics in discrete mathematics that
are essential to computing studies including logic, Boolean
algebra and logic circuits, set theory, counting techniques,
computer arithmetic, graph theory and matrix algebra with
applications to computing. It also provides an introduction to the
representation of numbers in a computer, and assembly language
programming for a microprocessor.
ENS420S 15 Credit Points
Advanced Electronics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3203 Electronic Circuit Design
This unit consists of two parts. The first part covers energy
conversion, switching converter concepts, dc-dc converter
rectifiers, real sources and loads, and magnetic fundamentals. The
second part deals with the issues of radio frequency circuit design
including component modelling at high frequencies, two-port
network parameters, low noise oscillators, mixers, small-signal
and power amplifiers.
ENS444R 15 Credit Points
Telecommunication Networks
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3343 Data Communication and Computer Networks
This unit develops an understanding of the telecommunication
networking technologies, with particular emphasis on their
structures, applications and services. It covers the deployment,
operational and management issues related to the access networks,
the metropolitan area networks, and the long-haul network. It
evaluates alternative technologies for each segment of the
network, and develops the fundamental skills for network design.
ENS454P 15 Credit Points
Communication Systems 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS3441 Communication Systems 1
Noise in continuous wave modulation; sampling and pulse code
modulation; line coding and pulse shaping; principles of digital
data transmission; probability, random variables and random
processes; behaviour of digital communication systems in the
presence of noise; introduction to information theory; a
miscellaneous selection of recent topics in digital communication.
238 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008