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Simulations and tools for telecommunications

Individual course

Max amount of FITech students: 10

Persons without a valid study right to a Finnish university have preference to this course.

In this course you will learn basics about the wireless communication channel, how the system performance can be evaluated, about different simulation levels and simulation as a process. You will learn basics of Matlab and Simulink simulation software and you will get short introduction to some other simulation softwares like OPNET, CST and/or ADS. Simulation work is done using Matlab and Simulink software.

Course contents

  • Communication channels: random number generation, AWGN noise, multipath, fading
  • Performance evaluation: Monte Carlo method, confidence limits, BER
  • Simulation levels: network, link, platform
  • Simulation process: tools, requirements and limitations, accuracy, errors, validation
  • Basics of Matlab and Simulink simulation software
  • Short introduction to some other simulation softwares like OPNET, OMNET ++, CST and/or ADS

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student

  • recognises problems and limitations related to simulations
  • can select a suitable simulation method and knows how to validate the model
  • knows how to generate signals, random numbers and noise
  • knows how to model fading channels
  • knows how to make Monte-Carlo simulations at the baseband level and can estimate confidence level of simulation results
  • can explain principles of network level simulations
  • knows basics of one or two fundamental simulation programs

Course material

Lecture slides in Moodle. You will need Matlab and Simulink software.

Course books (voluntary, not mandatory):

Michel C. Jeruchim, Philip Balaban, and K. Sam Shanmugan, Simulation of Communication Systems, Modeling Methodology and Techniques, 2nd edition, Plenum Press, 2000.

William H. Tranter, K. Sam Shanmugan, Theodore S. Rappaport, Kurt L. Kosbar, Principles of Communication Sytems Simulation with Wireless Applications, Prentice Hall, 2004.

Teaching schedule

Lectures and simulation work guidance mainly online. Lectures, simulation work guidance, exam date&time and simulation work return times are fixed. Some lectures are organized by industry (such as Nokia). Part of the lectures/ guidance can be on the campus (changes possible). The lectures are voluntary (no recordings but lecture slides are in Moodle). Lectures and simulation work guidance finish at the end of December.

Completion methods

The course can be completed fully online.

  • Final exam (online in Moodle. The final grade is based on exam)
  • Accepted simulation work report (mandatory). Simulation work has many evaluation rounds and they last until February (if there is anything to correct in the simulation work).

The course language is English. However, the student can do the exam and simulation work in English or Finnish.

More information in the University of Oulu study guide.

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Responsible teacher

University of Oulu
Johanna Vartiainen, Adjunct Professor

Further information about the course and studying

University of Oulu
FITech contact person Oulu

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
Application starts on 1.6.2023
Application starts on 1.6.2023
Category:
Technical studies
Topics:
5G technology,
Wireless technology
Course code:
521328A
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
31.10.2023–28.2.2024
Application start date:
01.06.2023
Application deadline:
23.10.2023
Host university:
University of Oulu
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching method:
Blended,
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basics about telecommunications - modulation, SNR, BER etc. No need to have experience about Matlab/Simulink.
Course suitable for:
People with previous studies or work experience about telecommunication engineering.
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