Course Catalog 2009-2010
International

Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Course Catalog 2009-2010

Radio Frequency Electronics - International Master's Student-Radio Frequency Electronics

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Olli-Pekka Lunden
Faculty Secretary: Saara Kallio,Päivi Salo
Study Coordinator: Kaisa Keskitalo

Learning outcomes

- Good knowledge in radio frequency electronics and knowledge of the minor subject.
- Understanding the fundamentals of scientific methods and ability to apply those to current and concrete problems.
- Good communication and group work skills for the professional life.
- Readiness to work in research and development activities as an expert.
- Ability to participate in public debate on technology.
- Readiness to post-graduate studies.

Structure

Common programme and subject-related studies, 20 cr

Learning outcomes

- Students strenghten the basic knowledge of the mathematical and physical background, as well as assure the adequate theoretical readiness for post-graduate education.
- Students can select additional courses to widen their proficiency.

Compulsory courses
Course Credit points Class
SMG-8046   RF-electronics preparatory I 5 cr I  
SMG-8146   RF-electronics preparatory II 5 cr I  
SMG-8306   Transmission lines and waveguides 7 cr I  
Total 17 cr  

Supplemental courses

TLT-8017 Basic communication circuits -1 is highly recommended for students who think they should strenghten their electronics skills.

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (20)

Course Credit points Class
KIE-1056   Finnish for Beginners 1 3 cr I  
OHJ-1156   Programming II 5 cr I  
SGN-1107   Introductory Signal Processing 4 cr I  
TLT-5206   Communication Theory 5-7 cr I  
TLT-6106   Basic Course on Wireless Communications 5 cr I  
TLT-8017   Basic Communication Circuits - 1 6-7 cr I  
Total 28 cr  


Major studies

Study block Credit points
Radio Frequency Electronics 30 cr


Minor studies

Study block Credit points
Digital and Computer Electronics 30 cr
RF ASIC Design 25 cr
Signal Processing 25 cr
Switched-Mode Converter Design 20 cr
Wireless Communications 25 cr

Biomedical Engineering is also a possible minor.


Optional studies, 10 cr

Student can freely select the courses according to one's intrest as long as minimun of the degree (120 cr.) is done.


Thesis work

Master's Thesis (30 cr)

Learning outcomes

- Completion and reporting of a large independent scientific assignment. Student gains ability to understand the scientific and professional concepts of the major. In connection with the thesis, student has to write a maturity test, which is an essay written on a topic related to the thesis. The test demonstrates the student’s command of the thesis topic.

Additional information

Completion and reporting of a large independent scientific assignment. Student gains ability to understand the scientific and professional concepts of the major. In connection with the thesis, student has to write a maturity test, which is an essay written on a topic related to the thesis. The test demonstrates the student's command of the thesis topic.


Last modified24.03.2010
ModifierKaisa Keskitalo