Class Computer Networks Project

The curricular unit "Projects in Computer Networks," positioned in the 3rd year, 2nd semester of the Information and Communication Technologies program, is instrumental in molding adept network professionals. It spans vital areas including advanced wireless communications, network security, and protocols. Students delve into GSM, CDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi configurations, and 5G technologies. They explore Non-orthogonal Multiple Access Networks and RF Energy Harvesting, gaining insights into cutting-edge interventions and design considerations. The unit's emphasis on hands-on projects consolidates theoretical knowledge, fosters innovative thinking, and enhances problem-solving skills, underscoring its significance in the educational cycle for preparing industry-ready graduates capable of navigating and shaping the future of telecommunications.

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1. Statistical Distributions Basic notions, Uniform, Normal and log-normal Rayleigh, Rice, Exponential Binomial, and Poisson 2. Mobile Communications Wi-Fi standards, configurations, and security GSM, CDMA, LTE Challenges in wireless networking 3. Cellular Networks Network architectures Cellular and frequency planning Co-channel and adjacent-channel interference 4. Network Security Fundamentals of network security Cryptographic and secure communication protocols 5. Network Protocols TCP/IP model and Internet Protocol suite IPv4 and IPv6 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) HTTP, FTP. 6. 5G Wireless Introduction to 5G technology: architecture, key features, and deployment scenarios Spectrum considerations Challenges 7. Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) Principles of NOMA Use cases and application scenarios 8. RF Energy Harvesting Networks Fundamentals of RF energy harvesting Simultaneous Wireless Information & Power Transfer Future perspectives

Lectures are delivered in an expository style, and students are actively engaged through thought-provoking queries that enhance their curiosity about the subject matter. To connect with the students, lessons often begin with scenarios they can relate to. Concepts are introduced through problem-solving that paves the way for a clear and logical understanding. Examples and counter-examples are regularly used to demonstrate principles, and students are given problems to dissect and solve independently. The evaluation comprises: Ongoing coursework assignments contributing to 40% of the final grade. A comprehensive final project accounting for the remaining 60%.

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