Course: Communication Technology

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Course title Communication Technology
Course code KERS/NKOTE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Juryca Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Němec Zdeněk, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Overview of mobile systems for data transmission 2. Types of radio communication system operations, their characteristics, and multiple access methods 3. 2G (GSM) system, physical layer, and the evolution of GSM for data transmission 4. Next-generation mobile systemstypes of communication and data transmission parameters 5. 3G systems - system architecture 6. 3G systems - physical layer, high-speed data transmission 7. LTE systems - system parameters, system architecture 8. LTE systems - physical layer 9. Access networks in the 802.11x standard 10.WPAN personal area networks 11.802.11p standard, transmission requirements in secure systems 12.ITS - intelligent transportation systems 13.5G systems

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Laboratory work
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the principles and technology of terrestrial radio communication systems for the transmission of voice, data, and multimedia signals, and with the gradual implementation of these technologies in telematic applications, including those designed to improve the safety of transportation infrastructure operations. The course is based on an analysis of the principles of data transmission in 2G to 4G networks, which are progressively applied to the use of mobile communication systems for telematic applications. Therefore, the course also covers access networks based on the 802.11x standard and other technologies applicable in intelligent transportation systems.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Requirements for Course Credit: - Attendance at lab sessions as required by the instructor (up to 3 absences are typically permitted), - Submission of lab reports (if required) and approval by the instructor, - Submission of computer lab results (if required) and approval by the instructor. Exam requirements: The exam consists of a written and an oral section. Students will be given 2 questions from a published list of exam questions, for which they may prepare answers in advance. The requirements include demonstrating skills in measuring signal characteristics and spectrum parameters using laboratory kits or real signals.
Recommended literature
  • BULLOCK, Scott R. Transceiver and System Design for Digital Communications 5th edition. London Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2018. ISBN 978-1-78561-495-8.
  • Hanus, B. Bezdrátové a mobilní komuinikace. Skripta FEKT VUT.. Brno, 2003. ISBN 80-214-1833-8.
  • Žalud, Václav. Moderní radioelektronika. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2000. ISBN 80-86056-47-3.


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