Computer Networks and Telecommunication (RIÜ)

Mandatory module: "Rechnernetze und Informationsübertragung" [previously : Informationsübertragung]

Contents of the lecture

Computer networks and the Internet
Characteristics of computer and communication systems: switching principles and data traffic in distributed systems
Architecture and structure of computer networks: network structure, network access, access methods, data flow control and traffic routing
Communication protocols: basic principle and layer model
Internet: structure and basic mechanisms, TCP / IP, routing
Coding theory, coding for error detection and error correction
Information theory
Digital transmission systems

Teaching concept

The so called "Flipped Classroom" concept is used for the lecture. This concept consists of two elementary phases: self-study phase und attendance phase.

Self-study phase

Self-study of the content using teaching packages provided on WueCampus
Screencasts with voice track of lectures
Lecture slides

Attendance phase

Joint strengthening of content learnt in self-study phase
Joint clarification of open questions or problems
Exercises for the discussion of the central aspects of the lecture contents
During lecture time using an online video conference tool

Lecture

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Tobias Hoßfeld
Time and place: Thu 12:15-13:45, Fr 10:15-11:45, (Online)
Start: Thu, 05.11.2020
Supporting literature: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach; by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross