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Software Development for Communication Networks

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Software Development for Communication Networks
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Applied Informatics, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011
Module code: PIM-WI64
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P222-0069
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.
4P (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.
6
Semester: 2
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Project work, oral examination

[updated 29.06.2007]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

KI820 (P222-0069) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Master, ASPO 01.04.2016 , semester 2, mandatory course
PIM-WI64 (P222-0069) Applied Informatics, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011 , semester 2, optional course, informatics specific
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 180 hours (equivalent to 6 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 135 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Brocks
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Brocks

[updated 16.02.2011]
Learning outcomes:
After completing this module students will be acquainted with the technical aspects of employing communication protocols and will be in a position to use development tools for protocol implementation. During this module students will acquire new knowledge and be able to apply what they have learnt in real practical contexts. They will also be able to present and discuss specialist knowledge and ideas. They will be in a position to take on a responsible role within a team, to share knowledge and ideas and to coordinate work with others.
 


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Module content:
Students will carry out a software project in the field of communication networks. A typical project might involve implementing a protocol service or a specific protocol function. The project will be split up into modules. These modular tasks are tackled by students working individually or in small groups. Their end results are combined and tested. During this work students may be expected to work with previously unknown software libraries and tools. In the course of the project, students will also be expected to give presentations on their work and to document their progress. The project will conclude with a final presentation session.
 
Technical aspects covered: implementation of protocol layers and state automata; API design; plug-ins and add-ons; interprocess communication; threads; timers; synchronous and asynchronous interfaces; coding and decoding modules; tracing and logging; scheduling; fault-tolerance; active/standby; high-availability; test environments
 
CASE tools: IDEs; UML tool; SDL tool; ASN.1 compiler; C/C++/Java compiler; version management; BUILD utility; packet manager


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Recommended or required reading:
Students will generally work with the protocol specifications and product descriptions for special tools or interfaces. Books on programming, software development, system-level programming and software design will also be used. The actual reading list will depend on the details of the project being carried out.

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