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Course Description
7044 - Multimedia Communications
| Course Code: |
7044 |
| Course Title |
Multimedia Communications |
| Academic Year: |
2006 |
| Semester: |
2 |
| Lecturer: |
Dr. M.J. Sorell |
| E-mail Address: |
msorell@eleceng.adelaide.edu.au |
Aims
Principles of multimedia coding including JPEG, JPEG-2000, MPEG and MP3. Lossless compression, video motion estimation, object-oriented multimedia, digital rights management, metadata
Primer on 2G cellular systems (GSM and CDMA)
Third generation mobile systems: W-CDMA implementation and dimensioning, radio resource management and future evolution; core network evolution; QoS on IP
Satellite communications: principles and applications
Outcomes
After completion of this course, students will have a broad understanding of
- Coding schemes, standards and systems for multimedia communication
- Third Generation mobile communication technologies
- Other advanced wireless telecommunications systems
Previous Studies
ELEC ENG 4046 Telecommunications IV or equivalent
Delivery Methods
36 hours of lectures and tutorials
Assessment:
3 assignments, two worth 5% of final grade; major assignment worth 15%. All assignments must be submitted to qualify for this course.
10 weekly homeworks, each worth 1.5% of the final grade. At least 6 homeworks must be submitted to qualify for this course.
Written Exam (3 hours) consisting of six questions (60%). A minimum exam mark of 50% (60/120) and an overall mark of 50% or higher is required to meet the requirements of this course.
COURSE OUTLINE : 7044 MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
12 Lectures, each 3 hours and consisting of four parts:
- Two 45-minute lectures
- One 10-minute tutorial
- Additional 50 minute lecture
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- Image Compression + Lossless Compression
- Video Compression + Motion Estimation
- Audio Compression + Digital Rights Management
- Voice over IP + Introduction to GSM
- 2.5G Network Evolution + Introduction to CDMA
- Principles of 3G and WCDMA + JPEG-2000
- 3G Implementation and Planning + Object Oriented Multimedia
- Radio Resource Management + Metadata
- Capacity Enhancement + Core Network Evolution
- Satellite Communications + QoS on IP
- Network Sharing + Discussion of Major Assignment
- Revision tutorial (in week 13)
Lectures are on Friday afternoon 2:10pm-5pm in the Chapman Lecture Theatre, N158 in Engineering North. The first lecture is on July 28.
COURSE NOTES or TEXTBOOKS
Extensive notes will be provided through MyUni and may be available through EEESAU
References:
Harri Holma and Antti Toskala (Eds), "WCDMA for UMTS: Radio Access for Third Generation Mobile Communications", 2Ed, Wiley 2002, ISBN 0-470-84467-1
Other references may also be used.
Graduate Attributes and Application to Assessment
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Description
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Homeworks (formative revision)
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Assignments (formative development)
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Exam (summative assessment)
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GA1
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An advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of Electrical and Electronic, Computer Systems or IT&T Engineering and the fundamentals of science and mathematics that underpin these disciplines.
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all
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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GA2
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A commitment to maintain an advanced level of knowledge throughout a lifetime of engineering practice and the skills to do so.
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1 and 2 and Masters
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GA3
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The ability to apply knowledge in a systematic and creative fashion to the solution of practical problems.
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all
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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GA7
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An ability to identify, formalise, model and analyse problems.
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all
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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GA8
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The capacity to design, optimise, implement, test and evaluate solutions.
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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GA9
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An ability to plan, manage and implement solutions that balance considerations of economy, quality, timeliness and reliability as well as social, legal and environmental issues.
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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GA10
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Personal attributes including: perseverance in the face of difficulties; initiative in identifying problems or opportunities; resourcefulness in seeking solutions; and a capacity for critical thought.
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all
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1 and 2 and Masters
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GA13
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An ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
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all
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1 and 2 and Masters
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Yes
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These programs also foster the graduate attributes of the University of Adelaide and the Institution of Engineers Australia. These should be read in conjunction with the list above.
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