Principles of Telecommunications
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ITTP0802 |
| Curriculum: | TT 2024 / V2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2025-2026
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3012 | TT2024V, TT2024V-A | 2025-08-01 – 2025-12-31 | Antti Virtanen | Finnish | 2025-06-03 – 2025-09-06 |
| 3013 | TT2024, TT2024-A, TT2024-B, VY-2, VY-2-ICAT | 2025-09-01 – 2025-12-12 | Antti Virtanen | Finnish | 2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06 |
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.