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Principles of Telecommunications

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ITTP0802
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: TT 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2018V / 2019 / 2020 / 2020V / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / V2022 / V2024
YHT-LT VY2022
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025-2026)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Virtanen, Antti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-TT-2N2018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Antti Virtanen, Kalevi Ylinen, Petri Välisuo, Veli-Matti EskonenFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
2I-TT-2N, YHT-VY-22019-01-07 – 2019-04-30Antti Virtanen, Kalevi YlinenFinnish2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14
3I-TT-2V2020-01-07 – 2020-05-16Antti Virtanen, Kalevi YlinenFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
4I-TT-2N, YHT-VY-22020-01-07 – 2020-05-01Antti Virtanen, Esko Niemi-Hukkala, Kalevi YlinenFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
3001VY-2-ICAT2021-01-04 – 2021-05-02Antti Virtanen, Esko Niemi-Hukkala, Kalevi Ylinen, Akpo SiemuriFinnish2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10
3002TT2020-2A, TT2020-2B, TT2020-2C, TT2020-2D, VY-2-ICAT2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01Antti Virtanen, Kalevi Ylinen, Akpo SiemuriFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3003TT2020V-2A2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01Antti Virtanen, Kalevi YlinenFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3008TT2021-2, TT2021-2A, TT2021-2B, TT2021-2C, TT2021-2D, VY-1, YHT-VY-1, YHT-VY-2, YHT-VY-20, YHT-VY-21, YHT-VY-222023-01-09 – 2023-04-29Antti Virtanen, Akpo SiemuriFinnish2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10
3009TT2022-2, TT2022-2A, TT2022-2B, TT2022-2C, TT2022-2D, VY-1, VY-22023-08-28 – 2023-12-16Antti Virtanen, Kannan Selvan, Talal SalehFinnish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06
3010TT2022V-2, TT2022V-2A2023-08-28 – 2023-12-16Chao GaoFinnish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06
3011TT2023-2, TT2023-2A, TT2023-2B, TT2023-2C, VY-1, VY-22024-09-02 – 2024-12-14Antti Virtanen, Kannan Selvan, Talal SalehFinnish2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06
3012TT2024V, TT2024V-A2025-08-01 – 2025-12-31Antti VirtanenFinnish2025-06-03 – 2025-09-06
3013TT2024, TT2024-A, TT2024-B, VY-2, VY-2-ICAT2025-09-01 – 2025-12-12Antti VirtanenFinnish2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2025-2026

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, you will have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of modern telecommunications and master the field’s terminology. You will be able to define the key concepts of data transmission, such as signal, spectrum, bandwidth, attenuation, and sampling. You will also be capable of calculating the theoretical limitations of transmission channels arising from factors like noise and bandwidth, as well as evaluating power and voltage ratios on a logarithmic scale. Furthermore, you will be familiar with optical communication, essential line coding and modulation techniques, and the most common fixed broadband systems. In addition, you will be able to apply your knowledge in practical situations and gain experience with relevant equipment, laboratory measurements, and real-world applications.

Student's Workload

135 h, which contains 46 h of scheduled contact studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Engineering Mathematics 1. Engineering Physics 1. Local Area Networks.

Contents

The course covers the fundamentals of telecommunications and its key phenomena, including:

• Signals, noise, and spectral analysis in the time and frequency domains
• Bandwidth, channel capacity, and factors affecting transmission quality
• Sampling and quantization
• Error detection and correction
• Basics of line coding and modulation
• Optical communication and fiber-optic technology
• The most common wired networks and broadband systems
• Practical exercises and laboratory measurements

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Granlund Kaj, Tietoliikenne, Docendo, 2007. Forouzan, B. A., Data communications and networking, New York, McGraw-Hill, 2013, 5th International edition.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments, laboratory exercises.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: The student understands most of the concepts discussed on the course, she is able to apply the contents and she can combine the methods discussed on the course in different contexts.
Grade 3: The student understands a significant amount of concepts discussed on the course, she is able to apply the concepts and can spontaneously utilize the methods discussed on the course.
Grade 1: The student understands the basic concepts of the course, is able to apply them and can utilize the methods discussed on the course when supervised.

Assessment Methods

Homework exercises, assignments, laboratory exercises, and an examination.


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