•   Data Communications Systems 5051240-3002 25.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (PTIVIS19T) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    After completing the course the student:
    - understands basic signal presentations in time and frequency domain and how they are related in real signals used in different communication systems
    - can show signal spectrum with basic signals
    - can analyse RC-circuit with impulse, step, amplitude and phase responses
    - understands the need and principle of filtering
    - understands convolution principal and meaning with DSP
    - is familiar with basic measurement equipment
    Content of study unit
    - Analog and Digital Signals,

    - OSI layer 1,

    - Signal presentation in time and frequency domain,

    - Fourier Principles,

    - Continuous and Discrete Convolution principle for signal processing,

    - Impulse response,

    - Transfer Function,

    - Amplitude and phase responses,

    - Filtering (analog and FIR),

    - Linear distortions

    - Laboratory works from course topics
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Juha Nikkanen

    Learning material

    Lesson material mainly, in Itslearning-platform
    reading:
    Carlson, Crilly; Communication Systems. 5th edition,
    J.H.McClellan, R.W.Schafer, M.A.Yoder; Signal Prosessing First

    Learning methods

    Lessons
    Laboratory works from course topics

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Exam 0-5
    Home work points minimum 30%

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    25.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    01.05.2021 - 16.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PTIVIS19T
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

    Campus

    Kupittaa Campus

    Share of online studies

    1 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Pedagogic approaches

    Topics are covered in lessons and confirmed with laboratory works
    Lessons are partly in classroom, partly online, labworks always in laboratory.

    Student's schedule and workload

    Lessons and laboratory works 40 h
    Homeworks and preparations for labs and exam 80h

    Content scheduling

    Analog and Digital Signals, OSI layer 1, Signal presentation in time and frequency domain, Fourier Principals, Continuous and Discrete Convolution principle for signal processing, Impulse response, Transfer Function, Amplitude and phase responses, filtering (analog and FIR), linear distortions

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    • Understands basic signal presentations in time and frequency domain and how they are related in real signals used in different communication systems
    • understands the need and principle of filtering
    • is familiar with basic measurement equipment

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Can show signal spectrum with basic signals
    Can analyse RC-circuit with impulse, step, amplitude and phase responses and calculate examples
    Can make basic measurements with spectrum analyser

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    • Understands convolution principal and meaning with DSP
    • Can calculate signal spectrum with basic signals
    • Can calculate RC-circuit amplitude and phase responses