Optical networks
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EEEE3086 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EEEE3086
- School
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduced the main concepts related to optical devices, systems and networks. Topics typically include characteristics of optical fibres and a range of active and passive optical devices such as for example transmitters, detectors, amplifiers, multiplexers, filters and couplers.
Reassessment of this module, if required, will be 100% by a centrally timetabled exam in the University's resit period exam.
Target Students
3rd and 4th year and MSc students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: 6 page literature review
- 25% Coursework 2: 6 page report on designed optical network
- 50% Exam (2-hour)
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the concepts and operating principles of optical communication systems and networks and the devices that underpin them.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Describe propagation in optical communication channels.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of operating principles of various optical communication components, subsystems and networks.
LO3 Solve advanced numerical problems in optical communications.
LO4 Design optical communication systems, subsystems and/or components using computational models.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, C2, C3, M3, C9, M9, C13 and M13