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Opinto-opas 2012-2013
Communication Systems and Networks, 30 cr |
Type of the study block
Int. MSc Major Studies
Contact
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 up-to-date design methodologies and design tools. The student develops sufficient background for doctoral studies in the field of communications engneering. |
Prerequisites
| Study block | Credit points | Mandatory/Advisable | Additional information |
| 25 cr | Mandatory | Students should specialize in one of the three focus areas by choosing the corresponding course package. The common pre-requisite courses are: TLT-2316 Computer Networking I, 5 cr, TLT-5206 Communication Theory, 5 cr, TLT-6106 Basic Course on Wireless Communications, 5 cr. Additionally, OHJ-1156 Programming II 5 cr is a pre-requisite for Communication Networks and Protocols and SGN-1159 Introduction to Signal Processing, 5 cr is a pre-requisite for Wireless Networks focus and Communication Theory focus. |
Content
Compulsory courses
The courses TST-1306 Communications Engineering Thesis Seminar, 1 cr and TST-1406 Communications Engineering Thesis Seminar Presentation, 0 cr are mandatory for students writing their Master's thesis in this major. Student should specialize in one of the two focus areas by choosing the corresponding course package, in addition to the common mandatory courses.
| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| TLT-2156 Laboratory Exercises in Computer Networking | 3 cr | 1 | I |
| TLT-2336 Computer Networking II | 5 cr | 1 | I |
| TLT-2506 Communication Networks Laboratory Course | 5-9 cr | 1 | II |
| TLT-2636 Wireless Networking | 3-5 cr | I | |
| TLT-5406 Digital Transmission | 7 cr | 2 | I |
| TLT-5506 Communication Systems Laboratory Course | 5-9 cr | 2 | II |
| TLT-5706 Multicarrier Techniques | 4 cr | 2 | I |
| TLT-6206 Radio Propagation in Wireless Networks | 3 cr | 2 | II |
| TST-1306 Master's Thesis Seminar | 1 cr | I | |
| TST-1406 Master's Thesis Seminar Presentation | 0 cr | II | |
| Total | 36 cr |
1. Communication Networks and Protocols focus area: TLT-2156, TLT-2336, TLT-2506, TLT-2636.
2. Wireless Networks focus area and Communication Theory focus area: TLT-2636, TLT-5406, TLT-5506, TLT-5706, TLT-6206
Alternative Studies
| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| TLT-2346 Communication Protocol Engineering | 8 cr | 1 | II |
| TLT-2606 Advanced Course on Networking | 4 cr | 1 | II |
| TLT-2626 Peer-to-Peer Networks | 3-5 cr | 1 | I |
| TLT-2656 Special Course on Networking | 3-6 cr | 1 | II |
| TLT-2707 Network Simulation Techniques | 3-6 cr | 1 | I |
| TLT-2716 Teletraffic Theory I | 3-6 cr | 1 | I |
| TLT-5606 Spread Spectrum Techniques | 5-7 cr | 3 | II |
| TLT-5656 Signal Processing for Mobile Positioning | 5-7 cr | 3 | II |
| TLT-5906 Advanced Course in Digital Transmission | 5-7 cr | 3 | II |
| TLT-6306 RF Equipment for Wireless Networks | 3 cr | 2 | II |
| TLT-6407 Radio Network Planning | 6-9 cr | 2 | I |
| TLT-6507 Advanced Course on Wireless Communications | 5 cr | 2, 3 | II |
1. Communication Networks and Protocols focus area
2. Wireless Networks focus area
3. Communication Theory focus area
Supplemental courses
A minimum number of 30 credits for the advanced study module shall be completed with studies selected freely from the list below. Also courses from compulsory and elective courses from other focus areas may be included.
Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (30)
Additional information
Communication Systems and Networks is counted as a single advanced study module even if the courses of multiple focus areas are completed. This advanced study module has a wide scope, encompassing different basic technologies needed in today's broadband wireless communication systems. Broad coverage of basic level courses is recommended, but the advanced studies should be focused in one of the following three areas. 1. The Communication Networks and Protocols specialization covers various aspects of wired and wireless packet switched networks. The courses focus on TCP/IP protocols, routing and MAC-level algorithms and methods, networking paradigms (e.g. peer-to-peer networking) and information security. Current research topics include the performance analysis and simulation of wireless networks and the development of concepts and technologies for the Internet of Things. Basic software engineering skills are considered as an essential prerequisite for the studies. 2. Wireless Networks focus area develops skills for practical techno-economical optimization of wireless networks based on the latest technologies. It also introduces the theoretical aspect of optimizing the radio access system performance through the design of the radio network topology and radio resource management functions. Good understanding of waveform, modulation and coding related aspects is also developed during the studies. 3. Communication Theory focus area provides information theoretic view to wireless and wireline communications, including modulation, detection and coding techniques, and link performance analysis for single and multi-antenna systems aiming at Gbps data rates. Good understanding of radio access system related aspects is also developed during the studies.