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IELET3004 - Wireless Communications

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Wireless communication. Analog and digital modulation methods Transmitters and receivers for modulated signals. Modulation methods. Frequency synthesis and oscillators. Wave transmission and radio link calculations. Antennas. Selected topics from the field of satellite communication. Wireless sensor networks and their applications. Lab exercises on key topics, possibly project e.g. on the realization of a wireless sensor network.

Learning outcome

Knowledge. The candidate must: - have an understanding of wireless transmitters / receivers, be able to draw up block diagrams and describe the function of the individual parts, as well as make calculations on these. - know different types of modulation and explain their properties. - know different antenna types and their properties. - have knowledge of what affects transmission conditions. - know the Internet of Things and the application of the latest wireless communication technology in the field. - know selected areas in satellite communication. - understand the characteristics and challenges of using wireless sensor networks. - know selected, relevant research in applications of wireless communication. Skills. The candidate can: - describe and perform calculations on relevant radio systems. - select the type of wireless communication and network. - set up a wireless communication link, measure, evaluate, and optimize performance. General competence. The candidate must: - know basic concepts in radio technology and have an understanding of the structure of wireless / radio-based communication systems - know the motivation, requirements and areas of use for wireless instrumentation. Have an understanding of the characteristics, opportunities and limitations of industrial standards, their similarities and differences.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, team-based learning (TBL), exercises, and lab exercises or project.

Compulsory assignments

  • Lab assigments
  • Home assigments

Further on evaluation

Exercises: 7 exercises, of which 1 is a compulsory TBL module (Team Based Learning). A total of 5 must be approved. Lab exercises or Project: Compulsory participation and submissions (approved/not approved). In the case of postponed exam the examination form can take form of an oral exam. Postponed exam: May/June

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 Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)

IELET2110 Signal Processing

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IELS3010 3.0 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-12-12 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 3
SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 3
SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 20
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 C 2024-06-05 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 6
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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