Course - Radio Communications - IELS3010
Radio Communications
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
Some central themes: Wireless communication. Analogue 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 different fields such as satellite communication, underwater communication, etc. Wireless sensor networks and their applications.
Learning outcome
Skills: The candidate must:
- have an understanding of wireless transmitters/receivers, be able to draw a block diagram and describe the function of the individual parts, as well as make calculations on these
- know different modulation types and explain their properties.know different antenna types and their characteristics.have knowledge of what affects transmission conditions.
- know the Internet of Things and the application of the latest wireless communication technology in the area.
- know key areas and selected applications within satellite communication and underwater communication.
- understand the characteristics and challenges of using wireless sensor networks.
- know selected, relevant research within applications of wireless communication.
Skills: The candidate can:
- describe and perform calculations on current radio systemsselect the type of wireless communication and network.
- set up a wireless communication link, measure key parameters, assess 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 systemsknow the motivation, requirements and areas of use for wireless instrumentation.
- have an understanding of the characteristics, possibilities and limitations of industrial standards, their similarities and differences
Learning methods and activities
Project work in groups and individually. Dialogue-based forms of learning in combination with lectures. Guest lectures and excursions. Some assignments with submissions
Further on evaluation
The assessment in the course is based on a written exam and a project, which account for 50% each, respectively.
If one or more partial assessments are not passed, only the specific partial assessment(s) that were not passed must be retaken. In the case of a voluntary retake, the entire course must be repeated. For postponed written exams, the exam format may be changed to an oral exam. Postponed exams are held in May/June.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electronic Systems Engineer - Engineering (BIELSYS)
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to IELS2023 Electronic system design and implementation III
Course materials
Will be presented at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IELET3004 | 3 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Electronics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.