Analysis and Design of Communication Technologies

2023/2024

Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds upon knowledge obtained during the 1st and 2nd semester

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The students must have insight in:

Specific in-depth knowledge about at least one advanced method or technology applied to wireless communications or networks such as:

  • Methods used to model electro-magnetic properties of antennas and propagation for wireless communication, and exploit their characteristics for terminal or system performance
  • Modelling (and design) of RF circuits and systems
  • Modelling and performance analysis of communication protocols and networks
  • Tools and methods for distributed systems management and security

Skills

The students must have understanding of

  • basic as well as advanced methods for performance analysis in wireless communication systems and/or communication networks and/or distributed systems.
  • apply tools for performance analysis of antennas and RF circuits or analysis of distributed systems and/or communication networks.

Competences

The students must be able to

  • make a choice of parameters, methods and tools for the analysis or design of a problem where a communication system comprises a dominant part of the solution

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed in §17; Structure and contents of the programme.

Exam

Exams

Name of examAnalysis and Design of Communication Technologies
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS30
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleAnalyse og design af kommunikationsteknologier
Module codeESNCTK3P3
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS30
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Communication Technology)
Study BoardStudy Board of Electronics and IT
DepartmentDepartment of Electronic Systems
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design