Basics of Data Communication (TCN)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The student knows the basic physical limitations of the data transmission (wired and wireless system) and knows the purpose of the protocols in communication systems. The student is able to calculate the parameters related to data transfer, knows the dB case and the level concepts derived from them. The student knows the significance of noise in data transmission systems and knows how to calculate noise.

Content

Basic structure and parts of the data transmission system. Mathematical Basics of Calculation System and Calculation Methods. Transmission channel (wired and wireless) and associated calculation methods. Noise and noise calculations. Protocols (OSI model, TCP / IP)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
- Knows the limitations of data transfer
- Knows the importance of communication protocols
- Is able to use the model examples to calculate performance related to data transfer

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
- knows the basic features of telecommunications systems
- understands communication protocols
- can calculate the performance of a communication system

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- manages the basic features and limitations of telecommunication systems and can apply them to practical situations
- can calculate performance of telecommunication systems and apply them to practical situations