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Digital Communication (5 cr)

Code: TI00BI21-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

01.01.2019 - 30.05.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Martti Kettunen

Teacher in charge

Martti Kettunen

Groups

  • TIKT17SPTIVE

Objective

You are able to calculate the theoretical limits of data communication channels.
You manage the most important coding and modulation methods.
You are able to implement an error detection and correction method.
You know data compression and encryption methods.
You understand the function of blockchains.

Content

How to calculate the highest possible data transmission rate for a communication channel?
How to select a proper modulation method?
Why are data forward error correction methods used?
Are there any benefits or drawbacks in using data compression?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2