Course detail

Modern communication technique

FEKT-MPKTAcad. year: 2012/2013

Widening of the understanding of well-known network models, TCP/IP especially. Network and transport layer, address translation. IPv6. Redundancy protocols. Autonomous systems, BGP protocol, peering, multihoming. Communication between applications, distributed systems. Introduction into the parallel data processing and systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Jeřábek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire additional know ledges about the advanced communication networks and about the techniques of the transmission of information used in them.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Lectures
Knowledge widening of the well-known network model TCP/IP. Network and transport layer, address translation.
Multicast.
Internet Protocol version 6.
Redundancy protocols.
Autonomous systems, BGP protocol, multihoming, peering.
Communication between applications, distributed systems.
Processes and systems - design, characterization, parallel data processing, synchronization.

Computer labs
Lab introduction, course details, ns2 introduction, Tcl language.
Ns2 simulation model: Basic simulation models.
Ns2 simulation model: Enhanced animations, communication analysis, Xgraph, tracking files.
Ns2 simulation model: Random numbers generator for real time traffic simulations, traffic generators.
Ns2 simulation model: IP networks with unicast routing.
Ns2 simulation model: Multicast in IP networks. Publication of the assignement of Individual project.
Ns2 simulation model: Unicast and multicast data propagation.
Ns2 simulation model: HTTP.
Ns2 simulation model: QoS, DiffServ.
Work on individual project.
Submitting and evaluation of the disposed tasks.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The purpose of the course is to provide to students the compact overview of advanced communication techniques, especially on application layer and particular applications in distributed systems. Further to acquaint students with specific issues such as a parallel data computing, operating systems and cryptography.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attandance in computer labs will be filed and checked.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Jeřábek, J., Pokročilé komunikační techniky (MPKT). Skripta VUT v Brně,c (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-M Master's

    branch M-TIT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-M1 Master's

    branch M1-TIT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Jeřábek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Knowledge widening of the well-known network model TCP/IP. Network and transport layer, address translation.
Multicast.
Internet Protocol version 6.
Redundancy protocols.
Autonomous systems, BGP protocol, multihoming, peering.
Communication between applications, distributed systems.
Processes and systems - design, characterization, parallel data processing, synchronization.

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lukáš Langhammer, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Lab introduction, course details, ns2 introduction, Tcl language.
Ns2 simulation model: Basic simulation models.
Ns2 simulation model: Enhanced animations, communication analysis, Xgraph, tracking files.
Ns2 simulation model: Random numbers generator for real time traffic simulations, traffic generators.
Ns2 simulation model: IP networks with unicast routing.
Ns2 simulation model: Multicast in IP networks. Publication of the assignement of Individual project.
Ns2 simulation model: Unicast and multicast data propagation.
Ns2 simulation model: HTTP.
Ns2 simulation model: QoS, DiffServ.
Work on individual project.
Submitting and evaluation of the disposed tasks.