ELE309 Communication technologies

Contents and structure

The course covers methods and principles of wireless and optical communication in networks, and digital signal processing. The students shall acquire basic knowledge on design and utilisation of various communications systems.

Content:

• Transmission technology for wireless and optical networks.
• Digital modulation methods and coding technologies.
• Principles and standards for various wireless networks.
• Resource allocation and logical channels
• Information theory and channel capacity
• Quality of service and security
• z-plane and z-transform
• Design of simple digital filters
• Fourier transform and FFT
• Analog to digital conversion
• Digital to analog conversion
• Encryption, channel coding

The content of the subject is related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals No. 9, 11, and 12: To achieve sustainable industrialization, sustainable cities and communities, and sustainable production, communication infrastructure based on cyber-physical communication technologies is required.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course the student has the following total learning outcome:

Knowlegde:

The student has knowledge on:

• Digital signal processing, discrete systems, z- and s-plane, filters.
• Principles and standards on wireless and optical communications.
• Design of wireless and optical networks.
• Applications of wireless and optical networks.

Skills:

The student is able to:

• Calculate digital filters
• With a systematic approach; analyse, specify, plan and solve exercises connected to wireless and optical communication networks.

General competence

The student:

• can convey academic information related to theories, issues, and solutions within the field of signal processing and communication
• can solve problems in with a structured approach and document the methods used.
• is aware of environmental, ethical and economic consequences of technological products and solutions, and is able to view these from both a local and global lifecycle perspective.
• has a conscious relationship with one's own knowledge and skills and respects other fields and professionals.
• can participate actively in relevant academical discussions, and is able to share one’s knowledge and experiences with others, and contribute to the development of best practice.
• Is able to update one’s knowledge through self studies and literature searches.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Mathematical skills in line with MAT110 Mathematics 1 and MAT202 Mathematics 2, and basic knowledge of electric circuits, electronics, digital technology and computer networks inline with the subjects ELE141 Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals 1, ELE142 Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals 2 and ELE201 Microcontrollers and data networks.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and problem solving, alone and in groups.

Compulsory learning activities

6 mandatory assignments, performed individually or in groups, with at least 5 needing to be approved in order to be eligible to take the exam.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours.

Grade scale A-F, where F is not passed.

Examination support material

Curriculum literature, one's own notes, calculator(all models).

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