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IELEG2142

Communications

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Random signals and noise. Signal transmission. Baseband digital modulation techniques. Bandpass digital modulation techniques (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM). Error rate analysis. Error control coding. Introduction to standardized wireless systems (5G/6G, WiFi, Bluetooth, IoT).

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate shall be able to:

  • Understand random signals and noise.
  • Describe baseband digital modulation techniques.
  • Explain bandpass digital modulation techniques.
  • Describe error control coding techniques.
  • Know about standard wireless systems.

Skills - The candidate shall be able to:

  • Apply signal transmission concepts.
  • Analyze the error rate performance of digital transmission systems.

General competence - The candidate shall be able to:

  • Apply appropriate computational tools for system simulation.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Mandatory exercises.

The number of training exercises and laboratory tasks are given at semester start. The mandatory activities must be delivered according to given deadlines and must be approved to be allowed to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Written digital exam. Grade: Letter grade.

If there is a resit exam in August, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Approved work requirements from earlier years might be reapproved by the institute.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course requires admission to the study program Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO).

Course materials

Stated at semester start.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IELEG2215 3.7 sp Autumn 2024
IELEG2212 3.7 sp Autumn 2024
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Telecommunication
  • Telecommunications

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Electronic Systems

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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