Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
COMM.NET.600
Wireless Networking, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
COMM.NET.600Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Evgeny Kucheryavy until 31.7.2025Responsible teacher:
Dmitri MoltchanovResponsible teacher:
Mikko ValkamaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Electrical Engineering Studies 100 %
Content
Core content
- Introduction to the course
1. Principles of wireless communications
2. Overview of lower layer techniques - WAN/WLAN/WPAN technologies
1. Cellular networks
2. WLAN systems (802.11)
3. WPAN/WBAN systems (802.15) - Advanced wireless networks
1. Ad hoc wireless networks
2. Wireless sensor networks
3. Wireless mesh networks
4. Special systems (vehicular V2X/V2V)
Complementary knowledge
- Basics of 3GPP New Radio RAT
Basics of IEEE 802.11ay technology - Research directions in wireless systems
Modern networking components in 5G
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Pass of examination and successful completion of assignment are required to pass the course.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Exam
09.09.2026 – 09.09.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
01.01.2027 – 31.12.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching, Scheduled online teaching
05.01.2027 – 30.04.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)