Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2013-2014

Information Technology, 25 cr

Type of the study block

Intermediate Studies

Contact

Hannu-Matti Järvinen

Learning Outcomes

- To acquire knowledge of various areas of information technology.
- To recognize the application areas and possibilities of the special area s/he has chosen.
- To know the key concepts and definitions of the selected area of specialization.

Further Opportunities

Study block Credit points
Communication Systems and Networks 30 cr

Content

Optional Compulsory Courses

Alternative sets of courses for the module in Information Technology are listed below. The student has to choose courses from at least three different sets (alternativities), which are indicated with footnote numbers 1-4. Possible extra requirements by the majors are explained in the alternativities 1-4. The minimum number of 25 credits for the module in Information Technology must be completed from these courses and, if needed, with courses selected freely from the list of complementary courses.

Course Credit points Alternativity Class
ELT-41206 Basic Course on Wireless Communications 5 cr 3   IV  
ELT-41306 Communication Theory 5-7 cr 3   IV  
ELT-51006 Networking Laboratory I 4-5 cr 3   IV  
ELT-51106 Computer Networking I 4-6 cr 3   IV  
SGN-11006 Basic Course in Signal Processing 5 cr 2   IV  
SGN-12006 Basic Course in Image and Video Processing 5 cr 2   IV  
SGN-13006 Introduction to Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning 5 cr 2   IV  
TIE-20106 Data Structures and Algorithms 5 cr 1   IV  
TIE-40106 Psychology of Pervasive Computing 5 cr 4   IV  
TIE-41206 Human-Centered Product Development 5 cr 4   IV  
TIE-50306 Electronic System Level Design 5 cr 1   IV  

1. If your advanced study module (major) is Pervasive Systems, two courses from this set is required.
2. If your advanced study module (major) is Signal Processing, two courses from this set are required.
3. If your advanced study module (major) is Communication Systems and Networks, three courses from this set are required.
4. If your advanced study module (major) is User Experience, these two courses from this set are required.

Complementary Courses

Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 25 ETCS

Course Credit points Class
ELT-53106 Computer Networking II 4-6 cr IV  
MAT-60006 Matrix Algebra 5 cr IV  
MAT-60406 Stochastic Processes 5 cr IV  
MAT-62006 Inverse Problems 7 cr V  
MAT-62756 Graph Theory 7 cr IV  
MAT-63006 Information Theory 7 cr IV  
MAT-63506 Scientific Computing 5 cr IV  
SGN-14006 Audio and Speech Processing 5 cr IV  
SGN-21006 Advanced Signal Processing 5 cr IV  
SGN-23006 Advanced Filter Design 5 cr IV  
SGN-35006 Media Services 5 cr IV  
SGN-50006 Introduction to Information Technology for Health and Biology 3 cr IV  
SGN-52606 Processing of Biosignals 5 cr IV  
SGN-55006 Introduction to Medical Image Processing 5 cr IV  
SGN-57206 Health Information Systems 5 cr IV  
TIE-11206 Special Topics on Pervasive Computing 1-5 cr V  
TIE-11306 Course on Varying Topics of Pervasive Computing 3-6 cr V  
TIE-11406 Seminar on Pervasive Computing 3 cr V  
TIE-20306 Principles of Programming Languages 5 cr IV  
TIE-21106 Software Engineering Methodology 6 cr IV  
TIE-50406 DSP Implementations 5 cr V  
TIE-52106 Wireless Sensor Networks and Applications 5 cr IV  

Additional information

This module offers the student wide knowledge of the areas in information technology. It qualifies the student to continue for advanced studies in the options of the international curriculum of information technology. This is a compulsory module for students who take advanced modules in Communication Systems and Networks, Information Technology for Health and Biology, Mathematics, Pervasive Systems, Signal Processing or User Experience. This curriculum module is offered only for students of the International M.Sc. Degree Programme in Information Technology.

Only intended as a minor

Last modified01.04.2014