Communication Systems

The course Communication systems introduces fundamental concepts from the field of information and communication systems, starting with basic concepts of communication systems and digital data transmission. Students will become familiar with architectures and models of telecommunication networks, including access, core, and carrier service networks, as well as communication buses. The role and examples of selected systems, such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and wireless and mobile communication networks, in providing communication services are emphasized. 

The course further covers basic concepts of internet systems, focusing on the network layer, addressing, the transport layer, IP protocol networks, and internet applications. It also includes the basics of web and web technologies. 

It concludes with an overview and methods of using information and communication services, including the World Wide Web, and the basics of information and communication security. 

The objective of the course is to introduce fundamental knowledge about operation and application of information-communication systems. This knowledge is  necessary for all the future technical engineers and represents a part of general education of an engineer in the information society.

The topics build an integral whole, which is of interest and necessary for all students of electrical engineering. At the same time it facilitates involvement in professional subjects on information and communicaton technologies in the continuation of the study, where some of the topics are covered in detail.

Lectures for theoretical aspects, laboratory exercises and team-work for real-case scenarios and problem solving through project work. Part of the pedagogical process will be carried out with the help of ICT technologies and the possiblities they offer. Study visits and invited lecturers.