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Next Generation Networks


Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Next Generation Networks
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Master, regulation 01.04.2019
Module code: E2911
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P211-0160, P211-0161, P211-0162
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4S (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 2
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Seminar presentation (33%), oral examination (33%), composition (33%)

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

E2911 (P211-0160, P211-0161, P211-0162) Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Master, regulation 01.04.2019 , semester 2, mandatory course, technical
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Jonas Vogt, M.Sc.
Lecturer: Jonas Vogt, M.Sc.

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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to: explain and distinguish between the functioning and areas of application of key communication protocols in heterogeneous networks. They will be able to analytically examine the interactions and interdependencies of individual network functions and develop them further in a targeted manner. Students will be able to evaluate and apply migration strategies for new technologies into existing infrastructures based on specific criteria. They will be able to independently analyze complex technical topics from an academic perspective, articulate them clearly in writing, and present them persuasively to a specialized audience.


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Module content:
Compositions.
Classic IT/TC topics will be the subjects of the compositions. Possible examples are:
-        UMTS-IP architecture, transport and service quality
-        LTE-basics, architecture and standard
-        Next Generation Network - IMS
-        Mobile operating systems
-        V2X communication

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Teaching methods/Media:
Beamer, board

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Recommended or required reading:
 


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