Advanced Studies in Communications and Networking, At least 60 cr

By studying this study module, you obtain deep and thorough theoretical and practical understanding and skills to act as an expert in the future programmable and connected world. This includes attaining comprehensive capabilities to understand, analyze and apply the key techniques of the chosen focus area as used in existing and emerging communication systems and networks, together with related design methodologies and design tools to develop new technologies and innovations for future systems and networks. On top of this , the student develops sufficient background for doctoral studies in the field of communications engineering.

For the chosen focus area the more specific objectives and skills include the following:

• Networking focus area

This area covers various aspects of wired and wireless packet switched networks and Future Internet. The developed core competence includes 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, and networking paradigms (e.g. peer-to-peer networking). Optional studies cover various advanced subjects including the network planning and dimensioning, traffic modeling, performance analysis, and simulation of wireless networks. Also fundamentals of block-chain technology is covered. Related research areas include the development of concepts and technologies for the future evolution of cellular systems (beyond LTE and 5G), Internet of Things, and nanonetworking. Special courses are targeted on covering these research areas.

• Radio Systems and Networks focus area

This focus area develops skills for deep understanding and practical optimization and planning of wireless radio communication systems and networks, like 3GPP LTE, LTE-Advanced, 5G New Radio and future 6G, as well as IEEE 802.11 type WiFi systems, based on comprehensive understanding of radio communications, radio propagation and system-level RF issues. It introduces the fundamental aspects 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, digital modulation and coding related aspects is also developed during the studies.