OVERVIEW

The course will focus on topics related to the world of Telecommunications, in particular Telecommunication Networks and Signal Theory. The first part will address the basic principles that constitute telecommunications networks, the data exchange techniques and the communication protocols used by the different connected devices. The second part will address the basic principles and techniques used to send and receive data through telecommunication channels.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will acquire knowledge relating to telecommunication systems and signals. In particular, about the components of a telecommunication system, representation of signals in the time and frequency domains, principles of signal sampling and quantization, analogue and digital modulations, baseband and passband transmission. The student will also acquire knowledge relating to telecommunication networks. In particular, about the structure, topologies and taxonomy of data communication networks, protocol architectures, and some examples of the main communication protocols.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• understand the functioning of a telecommunication network;
• describe the components that compose a telecommunication network;
• describe the communication protocols and data exchange techniques;
• understand the techniques for sending and receiving data through telecommunication channels;
• describe the methods used for data coding and modulation.

PREREQUISITES

None

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons supported by previously forwarded didactic materials

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Basic of Telecommunications
  • General structure of telecommunication systems
  • Telecommunication network topologies
  • Telecommunication network taxonomy
  • Protocol stack
  • Interconnection nodes
  • Circuit and packet switching
  • Multiplexing and Demultiplexing
  • Error detection / correction
  • Multiple access
  • Routing
• Signal theory
  • Signal categories
  • Fourier series and transform
  • LTI systems
  • Filters
  • Sampling and Quantization
  • Analog and digital modulations

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Achille Pattavina, "Reti di telecomunicazione: Networking e Internet", McGraw-Hill.
2. Claudio Prati, "Segnali e sistemi per le telecomunicazioni", McGraw-Hill.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FABIO PATRONE (President)

MARIO MARCHESE

SANDRO ZAPPATORE

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11429/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written with multiple choice questions

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written exam allows to verify the level of understanding of the covered topics, the students' study skills, and their ability to connect the various concepts covered during lessons.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it ), the Polytechnic School's disability liaison.