6 ECTS credits
150 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4023147ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Industriële ingenieurswetenschappen
Educational team
Kris Steenhaut (course titular)
Frederik Temmermans
Roald Van Glabbeek
Activities and contact hours
28 contact hours Lecture
24 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
24 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

Lecture:

This course deals with the specific problems specific to wireless (and wired) transmission systems and networks, with a focus on source coding and channel coding.

• Sound, image and video: source compression (source coding), storage and transfer
• Signal transmission and channel coding
• Theory of "long" transmission lines
• Operation and construction of the UMTS (3G) and LTE (4G) and 5G system
• Modulation techniques
• Spread spectrum
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
• Guest speakers can be invited for specific topics (in English).

Lab sessions:
In the lab session, the student is confronted with the processing of images and / or sound and / or with the compression techniques for images and / or sound. The student learns to develop apps in which elements of image or sound processing are present.
The student also works with Software Defined Radio components for the transmission theory part.

Course material
Handbook (Recommended) : Third generation wireless systems, G. Calhoun, Artech House E-book, 9781580530439, 2003
Digital course material (Required) : Slides multimedia en transmissietechnieken, Frederik Temmermans, Kris Steenhaut, slides op Canvas
Additional info

Description tutoring: after class, by appointment or via email.

Learning Outcomes

objectives

D1: has insight into the physical layer characteristics of wireless communication (MaLO 1, MaSLO ELO 3 NW)
D2: has insight into the multiplexing systems for wireless telephony and data communication (MaLO 1, 3, 6, MaSLO ELO 3 NW)
D3: an insight into the organizational structure of wireless telephony / multimedia networks (MaLO 1, 3, 6, MaSLO ELO 1, 2, 3 NW)
D4: applies  codings- and  compression techniques for the design of a multimedia system (MaLO 1, 8, MaSLO ELO 3 NW)
D5: masters the techniques to set up a  multimedia system (processing and  en communications) (MaLO 3, 6, MaSLO ELO1, 2, 3 NW )
D6: rapports en presents in a scientific, concise, clear and effective way  (MaLO 6, 11,  14, 15)

AD1: reasons and acts in a structured and systematic manner (MaLO 3)
AD2: communicates in Dutch in a comprehensible and structured manner (MaLO 14)
AD3: develops a professional attitude  (MaLO 11, 14, 16)

 

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes

  • MaLO_1 To possess advanced application-specific knowledge, understanding and skills in the specialty with attention to the latest developments in technology.
  • MaLO_3 To independently integrate and deepen previously acquired knowledge with a view to the opportunities for innovating practical implementations, whilst being aware of the limits of one's own competencies.
  • MaLO_6 Starting from the acquired discipline-specific and interdisciplinary insights, to select, adapt or if necessary develop, and adequately apply advanced research, design and solution methods. To scientifically process the results, to motivate the adopted choices  based on application-oriented knowledge and the demands of the business context.
  • MaLO_8 To design systems, products, services and processes,  with a focus on innovation and operations. To interpolate and experiment in the business context.
  • MaLO_11 To work on a project in a primarily subject-specific context: to set goals, to monitor the goals and progress of the project. To function as a member of an (inter- and multidisciplinary) team, to start to lead, to be a bridge between management and workplace, to operate in an international or intercultural environment.  To report effectively.
  • MaLO_14 To communicate orally and in writing about one's field in the language or languages relevant to the specialty.
  • MaLO_15 To present and communicate, both in language and graphics, information about the field to colleagues and laymen.
  • MaLO_16 To act in an ethically, professionally and socially responsible manner with attention to technical, economic, human and sustainability aspects.
  • MaSLO-ELO_1 To have advanced, application-oriented knowledge, understanding and skills in electronics - ICT, with attention to the latest developments.
  • MaSLO-ELO_2 To possess the scientific basis required for the analysis, modelling and design of electronic and/or IT systems.
  • MaSLO-ELO_3-NW To acquire depth in the field of electronics ICT: networks.

 

 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other Exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Exam time 1st session:
    Lecture: oral exam with written preparation: 50% (not transferred to 2nd session)
    Practical exercises: 50%
    -evaluation performance of practical exercises : 15% (immediately transferred to 2nd session)
    - report: 15% (transferred to 2nd session if 10/20 or more)
    - presentation slides + answering to questions: 20% (transferred to 2nd session if 10/20 or more)
    Exam time 2nd session
    lecture: oral exam with written preparation: 50%
    practical exercises: 50%
    - evaluation performance of practical exercises : 15% (immediately transferred from 1st session)
    - report: 15%
    - presentation slides + answering to questions: 20%

    An illegitimate absence of more than 25 % at the practical exercises will result in a refusal to participate in the exercise exam and leads to an absent quotation for the this exam. The sanctions taken in the first exam session are transferred to the second exam session.

Additional info regarding evaluation

not applicable

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology: informatie- en communicatietechnieken met profiel ingebedde systemen (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology: informatie- en communicatietechnieken met profiel netwerken (only offered in Dutch)