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Opinto-opas 2014-2015
Communication Systems and Networks, 50 cr |
Type of the study block
Advanced Studies
Contact
Mikko Valkama, Evgeny Kucheryavy, Markku Renfors
Learning Outcomes
| - | The student attains capabilities to understand, analyze and apply the key techniques of the chosen focus area as used in today's and future communication systems, together with related design methodologies and design tools. On top of this the student develops sufficient background for doctoral studies in the field of communications engineering. For a chosen focus area this includes: - advanced practical skills in the chosen focus area; - good theoretical knowledge of various aspects of the chosen area; - advanced knowledge of modern wireless systems and networks; - advanced understanding of modern subjects and trends; - wireless/wired network analysis and dimensioning; - open problems in the chosen area. |
| - | ** Networking focus area This area covers various aspects of wired and wireless packet switched networks. The compulsory courses focus on various aspects of local and wide area wireless and wired networks providing an in-depth knowledge of concepts like TCP/IP protocols suite, MAC-level algorithms and methods, networking paradigms (e.g. peer-to-peer networking). Optional courses cover various advanced subject including the network planning and dimensioning, traffic modeling, performance analysis and simulation of wireless networks. Research areas include development of concepts and technologies for the future evolution of cellular systems (beyond LTE), internet of things, nanonetworking. Special courses are tageted on covering this research areas. |
| - | ** Radio Systems and Networks focus area This focus area develops skills for theoretical understanding and practical optimization and planning of wireless radio communication systems and networks, like 3GPP HSPA, LTE, and LTE-Advanced as well as IEEE 802.11 type WiFi system, based on deep understanding of radio communications, radio propagation and system-level RF issues. It introduces the fundamental aspect of optimizing the radio access system performance through the modulation, detection and coding techniques and through the design of the radio network topology and radio resource management functions. In-depth understanding of waveform, modulation and coding related aspects is also developed during the studies. |
| - | This advanced module can be studied either with 30cp or 50cp. In the 50cp version, student can still deepen his understanding within the selected focus area or then combine widescale understanding of the two focus areas or also partially complement his/her backround knowledge in the area of communications systems and networks. |
Prerequisites
| Study block | Credit points | Mandatory/Advisable |
| 25 cr | Advisable | |
| 25 cr | Advisable |
Content
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ELT-41206 Basic Course on Wireless Communications | 5 cr | III |
| ELT-41306 Communication Theory | 5-7 cr | III |
| ELT-51106 Computer Networking I | 4-6 cr | IV |
| ELT-53306 Wireless Networking | 3-5 cr | IV |
| Total | 17 cr |
Optional Compulsory Courses
In addition to the Compulsory Courses, you must select one focus area and follow the corresponding requirements when selecting the Optional Compulsory Courses and Complementary Courses.
| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| ELT-43006 Digital Transmission | 7 cr | 2 | IV |
| ELT-43106 Multicarrier and Multiantenna Techniques | 5 cr | 2 | IV |
| ELT-43506 Communication Systems Laboratory Course | 5-9 cr | 2 | V |
| ELT-45206 Radio Network Planning | 6-9 cr | 2 | IV |
| ELT-51006 Networking Laboratory I | 4-5 cr | 1 | IV |
| ELT-53006 Networking Laboratory II | 3-5 cr | 1 | IV |
| ELT-53106 Computer Networking II | 4-6 cr | 1 | IV |
| ELT-53206 Peer-to-Peer Networks | 3-5 cr | 1 | V |
| ELT-53606 Network Analysis and Dimensioning I | 4-7 cr | 1 | V |
1.
Select 5 courses.
for Networking focus area (all marked courses should be taken)
2.
Select 3 courses.
for Radio Systems and Networks focus area. Choose ELT-43106, ELT-43506 and either/both of ELT-43006 and ELT-45206.
Complementary Courses
Also unused alternative courses from Compulsory and Optional course lists may be included. Notes on Networking focus area: - ELT-53656: provides specialists knowledge in networking and is recommended for those aiming at post-doc studies; - ELT-53506: development of sceintific presentation, spoken, and discussion skills in English; covers modern topics in networking presented by peers; - ELT: 53406: covers a selected "hot" topics in networking.
Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 50 ETCS