INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMMUNICATION
 
Taught in 4th year Computer science
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Jan BEYENS
Reference IIINFO04A04034
 
Key words


Objectives
Understanding the principles of low-level datacommunications (physical layer
and datalink-layer) and introducing the newest developments in this domain.


Topics
Introductory topics: bandwidth, noise, sampling, etc.
Media: wires and cables, fibers, wireless communications
Advanced topics: digital coding techniques, digital modulation, modems,
telephone-systems, switching, multiplexing, cellular techniques (eg GSM),
datalink-protocols, modern networktechnologies (eg. Broadband ISDN + ATM).


Prerequisites
3 FO or 3 IN

Final Objectives


Materials used
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Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures.

Assessment
Oral examination.

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Lecturer(s)
Jan BEYENS