IK2506 Advanced Communication Systems 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Probability theory and stochastic processes
- Random signals and noise
- Information theory
- Information Sources and Source Coding
- Channel coding and encryption
- Analogue and Digital Transmission
- Digital Techniques for Analogue Messages and Networks
- Spread spectrum systems
Intended learning outcomes
Give the student the ability to analyze the design parameters of a communication system. That means that the student should be able to:
- Explain the system structure of analogue and digital communication systems
- Use mathematical tools to analyse the performance of communication systems
- Use probability theory and stochastic processes in communication system applications.
- Choose suitable channel coding and encryption methods for different applications
- Apply Information and Detection theory to communication system applications
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
30 HEC math
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Problem Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- 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.
Betygsskala: A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination, TEN1, 6 HEC, Grade: AFProblem assaigments, INL1, 1,5 HEC, Grade PF
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.