IK2651 Principles of Communications 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2014
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Review of signal and linear systems analysis and probability.
Linear, angle, and pulse modulation.
Random signals and noise (additive white gaussian noise).
Signal to noise ratios in analog modulations systems.
Bit error rates in data communication systems.
Introduction to information theory and coding.
Intended learning outcomes
The course gives a basic knowledge of the principles of communications. It deals with analogue and digital modulation methods, random signals and noise, information theory and coding.
After the course the participants should be able to:
-Describe and analyze e.g. signal to ratios in analogue modulated systems with additive white gaussian noise
-Describe and analyze e.g. bit error rates in digitally modulated systems with additive white gaussian noise
-Describe basic information theory and coding
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The prerequisites of the Master Program in Photonics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Ziemer and Tranter: ?Principles of Communications?, 5th ed, John Wiley 2002, ISBN 0-471-39253-7
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
One written examination (TEN1; 6 hp)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.