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Introduction to digital communication and 5G
Individual course
The course presents the basics of digital communication combined with 5G networking operation, its enabling technologies and applications.
Course contents
- Communication systems and their components
- Radio communication
- Frequency spectrum and bandwidth, especially on 5G frequency bands
- Key differences between 5G and previous generations
- 5G system architecture
- 5G functionalities eMBB, mMTC and URLLC
- 5G technology enabler (network slicing, Multi-access edge computing)
- How 5G is used in IoT and future visions.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide a conceptual understanding of digital communication systems as a whole and underlying technologies and concepts associated with 5G networks and applications.
Course material
Lecture handouts.
Completion methods
Self-study exercises and e-exam. Applications will not be processed and the course will not be evaluated between 15.6.–15.8.
Please check the exact dates from University of Turku study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
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Responsible teacher
University of Turku
Petri Sainio
petri.sainio(at)utu.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Topics:
5G technology,
Internet technology,
Wireless technology
Internet technology,
Wireless technology
Course code:
DTEK3007
Study credits:
1 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
1.1.2024–31.12.2025 (joustava aloitus)
Application start date:
07.11.2023
Application deadline:
31.10.2025
Host university:
University of Turku
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basics in networking
