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Next Generation Networks

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Next Generation Networks
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering, Master, ASPO 01.10.2005
Module code: E916
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4V (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 9
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written examination

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

E916 Electrical Engineering, Master, ASPO 01.10.2005 , semester 9, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Horst Wieker
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Horst Wieker


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Learning outcomes:
This course of lectures aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the communication networks of the future. After completing this course, students will be able to critically assess new network developments and to implement new services in existing networks to meet specified requirements.


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Module content:
1.Introduction: Network evolution
 1.1 Conventional network concepts
 1.2 Telephony networks
 1.3 Mobile networks
 1.4 Internet
 
2. Quality of Service
 2.1 ITU specifications
 2.2 Architecture and protocols
 
3. The IETF architecture and its protocols
 3.1 Examples of convergence
 3.2 Soft switching
 3.3 Private networks
 
4. Services
 4.1 IN in the internet
 4.2 Authentication, authorization and accounting
 4.3 RADIUS, DIAMETER and COPS


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Teaching methods/Media:
Video projector, blackboard

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Recommended or required reading:
Next Generation Networks, Gerd Sigmund, Hüthig Verlag. ISBN 3-8266-5022-0

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