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Fundamentals of Telecommunication Technology

Code: 40794
ECTS: 3.0
Lecturers in charge: izv. prof. dr. sc. Štefica Mrvelj
Lecturers: izv. prof. dr. sc. Štefica Mrvelj - Seminar
Take exam: Studomat
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1. komponenta

Lecture typeTotal
Lectures 30
Seminar 15
* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)
Description:
COURSE GOALS: Provide students with knowledge and information about application of a system approach to teletraffic engineering problems. Provide students with knowledge about methods and procedures for efficient and effective exploitation of telecommunication systems (public networks, business networks and special-purpose networks)

LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME:
Upon completing the degree, students will be able to:
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
1.1. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws of classical and modern physics
1.2. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the most important physics theories (logical and mathematical structure, experimental support, described physical phenomena)
1.3. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in techniques
1.4. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in information and communication technology
1.5. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic experimental methods, instruments and methods of experimental data processing in physic
1.6. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of new insights into contemporary physics, informatics and technology teaching methods and strategies
1.7. describe the framework of natural sciences
1.8. integrate physics, informatics and technology content knowledge with knowledge of pedagogy, psychology, didactics and teaching methods courses
2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
2.1. identify and describe important aspects of a particular physical phenomenon or problem
2.2. identify and describe important aspects of techniques and their applications
2.3. recognize and follow the logic of arguments, evaluate the adequacy of arguments and construct well supported arguments
2.4. use mathematical methods to solve standard physics problems
2.5. prepare and perform classroom physics experiments and interpret the results of observation
2.6. use information and communication technology efficiently (to foster active enquiry, collaboration and interaction in the classroom
2.7. prepare and perform classroom practicals (practical work)
2.8. create a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning and promotes continuing development of pupils' skills and knowledge
2.9. plan and design appropriate teaching lessons and learning activities based on curriculum goals and principles of interactive enquiry-based teaching
2.10. plan and design efficient and appropriate assessment strategies and methods to evaluate and ensure the continuous development of pupils
3. MAKING JUDGMENTS
3.1. develop a critical scientific attitude towards research in general, and in particular by learning to critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data
3.2. develop clear and measurable learning outcomes and objectives in teaching based on curriculum goals
3.3. reflect on and evaluate their own practice of teaching
3.4. accept responsibilities in planning and managing teaching duties
3.5. demonstrate professional integrity and ethical behavior in work with pupils and colleagues
4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
4.1. communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues
4.2. present complex ideas clearly and concisely
4.3. present their own research results at education or scientific meetings
4.4. use the written and oral English language communication skills that are essential for pursuing a career in physics and education
5. LEARNING SKILLS
5.1. search for and use professional literature as well as any other sources of relevant information
5.2. remain informed of new developments and methods in physics, informatics, technology and education;
5.3. develop a personal sense of responsibility for their professional advancement and development

LEARNING OUTCOMES SPECIFIC FOR THE COURSE:
When a student successfully passes the course it will be able to:

1. Define main terms of teletraffic technology.
2. Describe the properties of transfer of information in various telecommunication networks, various access technologies, traffic measurement methods and routing methods as well as list telecommunication services, networks according different criteria, Internet access methods, QoS mechanisms.
3. Calculate traffic load, number of circuits, grade of service (blocking and waiting probability), QoS parameters (delay and waiting).
4. Apply appropriate model for solving the traffic problem in telecommunication networks (depending on the nature of the blocked calls: lost calls cleared or lost calls delayed) and solve the given problem.
5. Analyse the impact of traffic quantities on system performances (e.g. impact of different traffic load on user throughput performance).
6. Write seminar essay by compiling component ideas into a new whole.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Letcures:
1. Week:
* Introductory lecture (presenting the content of the course, student responsibilities, available literature, flow chart describing successful completion of the course).
* Subject of interest and basic terms
2. Week:
* Telecommunication networks and service in technological environment
* Specification of communication needs and user requirements:
- Technological specification of telecommunication services and networks
3. Week:
* Specification of communication needs and user requirements:
- Traffic flow calcification
- Application behaviour analytics
4. Week :
* User segmentation and traffic source characterisation
5. Week:
* Tasks of teletraffic engineering and relations between them:
- Traffic modelling,
- Traffic measurement and
- Traffic forecasting for various telecommunication networks
6. Week:
* Tasks of teletraffic engineering and relations between them
7. Week:
* Basic characteristic of telephone network needed for traffic modelling (network architecture, routing methods, transport mode
8. Week:
* Traffic model selection criteria
* Comparison of characteristic of main call arrival patterns and model classification
9. Week:
* Open Systems Interconnection model and Open Systems Interconnection/Computer Communications Standards
* Description of OSI RM layers
10. Week:
* Packet-switching node configuration
* Main functions of packet-switching node:
- Routing management
- Flow control
- Error control
11. Week:
* Connectionless and connection-oriented packet switching networks
12. Week:
* Mobile networks
- Concept and basic characteristic (traffic and technologies) of various generation of mobile networks
13. Week:
* Definition and basic properties of the Internet
* Internet structure and functionality
14. Week:
* Properties and types of Internet access technologies
15. Week:
* Seminar presentation

Seminars:
1. Week:
* Information about how to make a seminar essay
3. Week:
* Choosing paper for seminar essay
4. Week:
* Definition of telecommunication traffic and telecommunication measuring unit Erlang
* Calculation of traffic load
* Determination of relation between offered load, carried load and blocked load
5. Week:
* Traffic measurement and sampling methods
6. Week:
* Analytical description of arrival flow and service process
8. -9.Week:
* Erlang B model and using the Erlang B traffic model
10.-11. Week:
* Erlang C model and using the Erlang C traffic model
13. Week:
* TCP/IP protocol stack
14. Week:
* Quality of Service (QoS) in IP based networks
* Analyses of Quality of Service parameters
15. Week:
* Seminar presentation

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS:
Positive evaluated seminar essay and presentation seminar is requirement for obtaining signatures and access to final exam.

GRADING AND ASSESSING THE WORK OF STUDENTS:
Written exam consists of two parts: questions (theoretical knowledge) and tasks. A minimum score is required to reach the pass threshold (threshold is 50% of total score). Total score is 16 points.
The examination is considered as passed if a minimum of 60% of the maximum amount of points has been reached in the written as well as the oral exam.
Literature:
  1. I. Bošnjak, Telekomunikacijski promet I, Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 2001.
    I. Bošnjak: Tehnologija telekomunikacijskog prometa II, Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 2000.
  2. A. Bažant i dr.: Osnove arhitektura mreža, Element, Zagreb, 2003.
    Ericsson and Telia: Understading telecommunications, 2000.
    Dokumenti IETF, (Internet Engineering Task Force).
    časopisi: Telecommunications
    Communications
4. semester
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