Telecommunication and Radio Technology (15 cr)

Objective

On completition of the course the student understands the behavior of the electromagnetic wave. The student understands the behavior of a signal reflection and the concept of termination in high frequency circuits. Students are familiar with the most common transmission standards and high-frequency components. The student knows signal modulation schemes. He or she knows the fundamental limitations of transmission lines and has a basic understanding of different communication networks and their operation. The student can identify the sources of interference and the coupling mechanisms. The student will know the basic methods to design systems with minimal noise and interference. The student is able to integrate most common mathematical functions and solve basic first and second order differential equations. The student is able to apply integral and differential calculus to problems related to electronic circuits and systems.

Content

- waveguides, reflection coefficient and matching
- wave optics
- active and passive microwave components and antennae
- sources and forms of interference, coupling
- grounding, protection and filtering
- EMC directive and standards
- telecommunication networks, signals and representations
- signals and waveforms
- transmission channels
- modulation methods
- integral calculus
- differential equations

Location and time

First period, autumn 2024 in Myyrmäki campus.

Materials

Lecture notes. Additionally some books TBD later.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exams, laboratory assignments, homework, design projects(s).

Employer connections

NA

Exam schedules

The assessment is based on multiple tasks (exams, labs). Students may take the exams later if they're absent for a good reason. Since it's not required to pass individual tasks separately, no resits will be arranged to improve the exam points.

International connections

NA

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

400 h of which 50% individual work.

Content scheduling

All relevant topics covered in the first autumn period.

Further information

In order to pass the course, besides having the minimum points of 56, each student has to collect min 8 points of each of the four topics (maths, RF, EMC, telecom).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electronics and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of electronics and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in electronics and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electronics and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment methods and criteria

Points to be given by different tasks (labs, exams, projects, homework). Max points 150.

0 - 55 => FAIL
56 - 75 => 1
76 - 95 => 2
96 - 115 => 3
116 - 135 => 4
136 - 150 => 5