LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at introducing the basics of telecommunication networks from the point of view of the transmission media, the functional structure, the definition of protocols, and the remote system communication. Elements about Internet of Things functions and protocols will be also provided considering application scenarios related to safety, intelligent transport systems and logistics. Moreover, basics of Machine Learning will be provided with examples in the mentioned application frameworks.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Attendance and active participation to lectures and seminars as well as the individual work will allow  students to:

- acquire a correct terminology for the identification of the main components and functionalities of a telecommunications network and in particular of the Internet;
- know in depth the structure and functions of the Internet and understand how wireless components of the same are frequently used in Intelligent Transportation Systems applications;
- know the main mechanisms that guarantee reliable communications over the Internet;
- identify the main components and functions that allow the transfer of information on the Internet;
- apply the differences between wireless and mobile networks and the related protocols to analyze their employment;
- provide examples of applications of wireless technologies to support applications related to safety, logistics and transports.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom-taught lessons with practical examples and exercises. Focused seminars.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Structure of the Internet; transmission media; definition of protocol, remote system communication; definition of circuit and packet switching; Internet and TCP/IP networks; Internet protocols (top-down approach), TCP,  UDP, IP, ARP, DNS, DHCP and ICMP; introduction to Ethernet and CSMA/CD; IEEE 802.11 with CSMA/CA multiple access. Elements of the Internet of Things (IoT). Examples of Machine Learning Safety and Security applications using networking features (through focused seminars). 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reference book:

• J. Kurose, K. Ross, "Computer Networking - A Top-Down Approach", Pearson.

Readings:

• B. Carlson, “Communications Systems”, McGraw-Hill.
• W. Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications”, (9th Edition), Prentice Hall-Pearson.