Course - Access and Transport Networks - TTM4105
TTM4105 - Access and Transport Networks
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course covers technologies and concepts which are used in access and transport networks. General principles are described, and a selection of specific technologies and concepts are covered in depth.
Introduction:
- Architecture of communication networks,with focus on public networks such as Internet and cellular networks.
- Actors, roles and responsibilities in relation to communication networks.
- Concepts: synchronization, multiplexing, routing, switching, signalling, mobility, security.
- Applications and their network requirements. Internet as service platform.
- Capacity and transmission capabilities/characteristics of different mediums.
Access Networks:
+ Wireless Access
- Radio as communication medium (frequency band, modulation, multiplexing, antennas, coverage, propagation).
- Medium Access Control
- Wireless LAN.
- Mobile network access: GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, LTE, etc.
- Wireless personal networks and IoT.
+ Fixed Access
- Fixed communication medium (characteristics, availability).
- Digital Subscriber Line technology (e.g. Basic Rate ISDN, ADSL, VDSL).
- Fiber based access, active / passive FTTH.
- Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial Cable (DOCSIS).
Transport networks (metro and core):
- Optical network components.
- Optical switching (ROADM, WSS).
- Control and Traffic Management.
- Protection switching and survivability.
- Optical transport networks (OTN).
- Carrier Ethernet.
- Optical circuit switching (OCS), burst switching (OBS) and packet switching (OPS).
Learning outcome
1) To understand which components, functions and principles are required for the realization of access and transport networks.
2) To gain deep insight into a selection of the most used technologies of today.
3) To understand how these components, technologies and principles are applied in different types of networks.
B. Skills:
1) To be able to design and model new networks for a specific purpose.
2) To be able to reuse ideas, technologies and components of previous networks to build new networks.
C. General competence:
1) To understand the design of public communication networks and which aspects lie behind particular technological choices.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and mandatory exercises. The mandatory exercises must be approved to qualify for the final exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The written exam is given in English only. The exam can be answered in English or in Norwegian.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
TTM4100 Communication - Services and Networks, or equivalent.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE5010 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- IKT
- Sivilingeniør
- Technological subjects
- Telematics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2017-12-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Summer UTS Oral examination 100/100 2018-08-15
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"