Telecommunication Systems 2

Course code: FLWISK01A13040 Semester: 2e semester Credits: 6 Theory (hours): 30,00 Part-time program: 1/2 Professor(s): Christian Blondia Academic year: 2005-2006 Course Description Language of instruction : Dutch Prerequisites Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The aim of this course is to give the student an overview of nowadays telecommunication systems. Course content Not all layers of the OSI model (as treated in Telecommunication Systems 1) are considered, but only those that are relevant for the system under study. In particular, the following systems are studied:Digital telephony, SDH/PDH networks, ISDN networks, ATM networks, TCOP/IP networks(Internet), mobile networks (GSM/GPRS), access networks (APON, ADSL/VDSL), etc. Apart from general principles used in the design of those systems, we also discuss architectural aspects. Teaching method  Lectures  Practical sessions  Exercices  Seminar   Excursions  Independent study  Training tutorials  Assignments  Case studies      Other: Assessment method  Examination    oral  written  oral + written preparation    open book  closed book      essay  short answer questions  multiple choice questions  Paper  presentation  Portfolio  Practical examination (skills)  Other: Compulsory reading – study material Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from http://win-www.uia.ac.be/u/pats/courses.html (Telecommunicatiesystemen II). Recommended reading - study material Clark, M.P., Networks and Telecommunications: Design and Operation, John Wiley and Sons Ltd., 1991, ISBN 0-471-92799-6.