Course syllabus

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Network Architecture and Performance

ETSN10, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2022/23
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2022-04-07

General Information

Main field: Communication Systems.
Compulsory for: MWIR1
Elective for: C4-ks, D4-ns, E4-ks, I4-pvs
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The course gives a deep understanding of the principles of system design of wireless network architectures and applications, from a performance aspect. The course focuses on network systems for Internet of Everything (IoE). The course goal is to go beyond "ordinary" Internet applications. The course includes distributed architectures, cellular networks, wireless LANs, self-organizing networks, sensor networks, network architectures for outer space, and underwater networks. Also, the course covers resource-constrained networking and delay-tolerant applications. Furthermore, the course covers functions and mechanisms for performance analysis. The course covers both theoretical aspects through modelling as well as practical studies through a system design project.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course gives a deep understanding of principles, functions and techniques that form the foundation of wireless communication networks and applications. The course focuses on network systems for Internet of Everything (IoE). The course goal is to go beyond "ordinary" Internet applications. The course includes distributed architectures, cellular networks, wireless LANs, self-organizing networks, sensor networks, network architectures for outer space, and underwater networks. Also, the course covers resource-constrained networking and delay-tolerant applications. Furthermore, the course covers functions and mechanisms for performance analysis. The course covers both theoretical aspects through modelling as well as practical studies through a system design project.

The course structure contains lectures, exercises, and system design seminars. Further, students will complete a group-based system design project.

The course is divided into the following modules:

The following systems and technologies are covered:

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: The course assessment is divided in two sections, a written exam and a project assignment. The grade of the course is based on the written exam.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Parts
Code: 0118. Name: Examination.
Credits: 5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written exam.
Code: 0218. Name: Project.
Credits: 2,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Accepted project. Contents: Performance analysis and simulations of networked systems

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: Basic knowledge in Internet protocol corresponding to EITF45 Computer Communication, ETSF15 Communication systems and networks, or EITA55 Communication Systems. Basic knowledge in statistics and probability theory corresponding to FMSF20/FMSF80/FMSF55 Mathematical Statistics, Basic Course.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: ETS190, ETSN01

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Maria Kihl, maria.kihl@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/etsn10