3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1001671BER for all students in the 1st semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
Lecture:
Two or three lectures will be taught through flipped classroom. The students watch several videos that will be discussed in class.
The basic concepts of data/voice communication networks and their evolution are presented. Internet is introduced as enabler for interconnecting machines on heterogeneous networks. The functioning of Internet Protocol (IP) ,Transmission Control (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) are discussed in detail.
A second part introduces Local and Personal area networks focusing on protocols such as IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) and 802.15.4, as well as Low Range Low Power Networks and Internet of Things.
The third part introduces physical layer issues and discusses the basic elements of a transmission system. In this part modulation, coding and multiplexing techniques are put forward, together with 3G, 4G, 5G mobile. telecommunication/telephone systems. Techniques like Code, Space, time, frequency and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are reviewed.
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The educational goals are:
To give the students insight into the underlying technical principles of contemporary data communications and make them aware of the possibilities and limitations of this technology.
The Competences that are expected are:
- Knowledge and understanding
Knowing and understanding the core concepts of communication networks.
Understanding the modeling of networks by means of successive layers.
Knowing the main applications of communication networks and understanding their specific requirements.
Knowing and understanding the theory of digital communications.
Knowing the properties of the most important communications media.
Knowing the traditional telephone network and understanding how it can be used for for data transmission.
Knowing and understanding the technology of local area networks.
Understanding in depth the interconnection of various networks.
- Applying knowledge and understanding
Being able to set up simple networks based on Internet technology
- Making judgements
Being able for all the above subject matters to make competent choices, predict likely evolutions and evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
- Communication
Being able to communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing about the above subject matters.
- Learning skills
Starting from the basis acquired in this course, being able to learn on their own new protocols and how to configure network components.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Oral exam with written preparation (closed book).
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Information Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)