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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Transmission systems - structure of telecommunication network, basic principles of switching, reference model RM-OSI. 2. Digital telephone speech processing, PCM framework, signalling in telecommunication systems, plesiochronous digital hierarchy - signal multiplexing, synchronous digital hierarchy - signal mapping and data transfer, network elements, topology, fault protection. 3. Optical systems in access networks - FTTx, OAN, APON, GPON, XGPON, EFM, reference model, optical network elements, optical link power budget, traffic backup, transmission mechanisms. 4. Use of metallic technologies - parameters of metallic lines and consequences on information throughput, principles of transmission, xDSL technologies - line codes, modulation, reference model, spectral characteristics, achieved parameters. 5. Mobile wireless technologies.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Laboratory work, Lecture
- Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8)
- 8 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 50 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 20 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| be familiar with fundamentals of electronics |
| graduate bachelor level of education in electronics or multimedia specialization |
| explain the basic principle of human vision and hearing |
| Skills |
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| use and understand technical literature written in English |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| describe properties of multimedia signals |
| describe properties of communication channel |
| describe digitization of speech and multimedia signals using codecs |
| explain principles of IP technology |
| explain principles of operation in access networks |
| Skills |
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| determine speech and multimedia signals transmission requirements |
| determine requirements for codecs |
| configure of IP system |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Task-based study method |
| Interactive lecture |
| Discussion |
| Skills |
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| Task-based study method |
| Laboratory work |
| Competences |
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| Self-study of literature |
| Task-based study method |
| Discussion |
| One-to-One tutorial |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Test |
| Skills |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Competences |
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| Combined exam |
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Recommended literature
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Jiří Vodrážka. Přenosové systémy v přístupové síti. 2006. ISBN 80-01-03386-4.
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Martin Sibley. Modern Telecommunications Basic Principles and Practices. 2018. ISBN 9781138578821.
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Nataša Živić. Modern Communications Technology. 2016. ISBN 978-3-11-041337-3.
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Nihal Kularatna, Dileeka Dias. Essentials of Modern Telecommunications Systems. 2004. ISBN 1-58053-491-0.
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