Communication Networks (C0193), 5 op

Basic information

Course name:	Communication Networks Communication Networks
Course Winha code:	C0193
Kurre acronym:	CNW
Credits:	5
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	1.period, 2.period
Semester:	0708
Language of tuition:	English
Teacher:	Tero Nurminen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge about Telecommunications required.

Course contents (core content level)

- Public telecommunication networks
- Operation of telephone network (PSTN)
- Signals used in telecommunications
- Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) and other A/D methods
- Decibel (dB) units used in communication technologies
- Radio, copper cable and optical transmission systems
- Radio wave attenuation in free space
- Fundamental theoretical limits for information transmission
- Topics from the area of data or mobile communications
- Laboratory exercises and reports

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

- The student can recognize main modulations and noises from displayed signals

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures
Laboratory exercises
Assignments
Self-study
Exam

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Examination, laboratory assignments, home assignments

Related competences of the degree programme

Telecommunications