81924 - Telecommunications

Learning outcomes

The module aims to provide the tools for understanding the telecommunications systems infrastructure, the backbone on which vertical services dedicated to all the human and artificial activities, are installed, in order to be able to design services and environment in an integrated manner.

At the end of the course the student is able to:

• define the characteristics of the next-generation telecommunications infrastructure;
• recognize the critical aspects and opportunities provided by the pervasive interconnections of human and artificial beings;
• identify the key characteristics of the services and devices ICT-based technologies

Course contents

The course is organized in two modules. The first module, 30 hours, is given by Prof. Tarchi. The second module, 6 hours, is given by Prof. Mazza.

First module contents

• Introduction to the course content: The Smart* paradigms, The communication networks, Internet
• Internet and the communication networks: Networks, Protocols, Layering concepts, KPI in the  telecommunication networks
• The network layers functions: Application layer, Transport layer, Network layer, Access layer
• Cloud computing notes: Implementation models (IaaS, Paas, SaaS), Applicative scenarios, KPI in cloud computing
• IoT (Internet of Things) notes
• Smart Grid technologies: Smart Grid architecture and standards, Smart Grid Communication Networks
• Smart Building technologies: Smart Building architecture and standards, InHome wireless communications
• Smart Transport technologies: Smart Transport architecture and standards, V2V/V2I networks, Vehicular communications
• Smart Health technologies: Smart Health architectures and standards, Wireless sensor networks, Wireless body area networks
• Smart Lightning technologies:Smart Lightning architectures and standards, Smart Lightning communication networks

Second module contents

• Notes to GIS (Geographic Information System)
• GIS in public administrations

Readings/Bibliography

Suggested readings:

• J. F. Kurose, and K. W. Ross "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach", 7th edition, Pearson, 2017
• Andrew S. Tanenbaum, e David J. Wetherall, "Computer Networks", 5th edition, Pearson, 2010

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures of the teacher

Interactive lab where the students will develop a project according to the other modules of the course.

Assessment methods

The assessment will be performed through an oral session where the student has to show the project developed in the integrated course; during the oral session some questions on the theoretical part will be also asked.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint slides

Office hours

See the website of Daniele Tarchi

See the website of Daniela Mazza