Communication Networks (C0193), 5 op

Perustiedot

Esitietovaatimukset

No previous knowledge about Telecommunications required.

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

- 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

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

After completing the unit the student is able to understand the basic structure and operation of public telecommunication networks. He/she is also able to understand how bandwidth and noise restrict information transmission. He/She will also know basic characteristics of different transmission media, such as copper cable, optical fiber and radio path, and transmission systems. Dependin go the lecturer course contents may be extended by topics from the area of data or mobile communications.

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

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

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

Tarmo Anttalainen: Introduction to Telecommunications Network Engineering, Second Edition, Artech House, 2003

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures
Laboratory exercises
Assignments
Self-study
Exam

Opiskelijan kuormittavuus

Arvioinnin perusteet

Examination, laboratory assignments, home assignments

Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit

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