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Basics of Telecommunications Laboratory Exercises

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ITA0503
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-TT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Ylinen, Kalevi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5I-TT-3N2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20Antti VirtanenFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
6 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Antti Virtanen, Esko Niemi-HukkalaFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11
7 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02Antti VirtanenFinnish2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15

Learning Outcomes

The student will gain a better understanding of the theory of telecommunications engineering through practical laboratory exercises. On the course measurements of basic phenomena in telecommunications will be performed and analyzed.

Student's Workload

108 h, containing 40 h of contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Telecommunications.

Contents

Exercises on the areas covered by Basics of Telecommunications and Basics of Computer Networks. Modulation methods, line coding, PCM. Optical fibres and data transmission, Spectrum analyser as a tool in studying signals and modulation methods. Properties of antennas and digital TV. Local Area Networks. Serial transmission. ADSL.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Laboratory handouts. Equipment manuals.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Laboratory exercises in groups of three to four students.

Assessment Criteria

1: The student understands basic (around 40 %) course concepts and is capable of developing simple applications.
3: The student understands a considerable portion (around 60 %) of course concepts and is capable of developing applications with moderate number of functions.
5: The student understands most (around 90 %) course concepts and is capable of developing applications with advanced features.

Assessment Methods

Laboratory performance. Reports of the exercises. Exams. Numeric grading.


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