Credits	2-10 cr
Status of the Course
Level of the Course	The course is only for students who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching Period	I-II (Autumn)
Workload
Learning Outcomes	You are familiar with data communications software as an engineering and research area. You know the methods of analyzing communications systems and services. You can present your analysis and write a technical report. You can find information from and reference scientific literature. The course is particularly aimed at new Master’s students starting their studies at Aalto University.
Content	This course addresses methodological questions relevant to students who specialize in data communications software. The course covers typical methods of systems engineering: modeling, simulation, data analysis and proof-of-concept implementation, as well as research skills including finding information sources, writing a technical paper, and presenting it. The literature study can be extended to a practical project where the methodology is applied.
Assessment Methods and Criteria	Presentation and a written academic study (assignment) and course feedback.
Literature
Study Material
Substitutes for Courses
CEFR level
Prerequisites
Grading Scale	0-5, may be evaluated as pass/fail.
Registration for Courses
Language of Instruction	EN. English
Course Staff and Contact Information	Dr. Andrey Lukyanenko Dr. Mario Di Francesco For any question related to the course, please send an email to the course email address T-110.6130@aalto.fi
Office Hours
Further Information	This course is mandatory for the first-year Master’s students of NordSecMob, Master's Programme in Mobile Computing - Services and Security, and Data Communications Software who completed their bachelor degree in another university. It is recommended for all students who specialize in data communications software. The Fall 2012 edition of T-110.6130 is only offered as a 5 credit course.