MH Master ICE 2011 e Neu

Module handbook and module descriptions for the examination regulations of departments 02 Electrical and Information Engineering (EI) and 11 Information Technology, Electronics and Mechatronics (IEM) for the Masters course in Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen / University of Applied Sciences from 19 June and 23 June 2010 (AMB 16/2010), Amendment of 26. and 18. January 2011, Amendment of 15 and 16 June 2011

Attention: The English version has no legal validity.The module handbook will be regularly updated according to current requirements and revised annually. Changes have to be approved in the faculty councils and published in a timely manner.

For the following changes to a module, § § 44 paragraph 1 No. 1, 36 Section 2 No. 5, 37 paragraph 5 and 31, paragraph 4 of the HHG have to be observed:

‾ Fundamental changes in the contents and objectives

‾ Requirements for the award of credit points

‾ Extent of credits, workload and duration

The modules are described in detail in the currently valid course handbook for the Master’s Degree in Information and Communications Engineering.

If an examination comprises several parts, the establishment of the module assessment and the weighting of the different parts must be announced to students

in good time and in an appropriate manner. § 11 of the General Provisions (Part I of

the Examination Regulations) shall apply.

In total, 90 CrP are required, of which 60 CrP excluding master thesis.

The distribution among the groups must meet the requirements of the respective

accreditation agency.

Notes on the information contained in the module descriptions:

₋ The lecturer named under "Responsible for module" is responsible for editing the module description. The content and implementation of the individual

lectures is of course entirely in the hands of the respective lecturer.

₋ The information on workload is derived from a factor of 25-30 hours per CrP (§ 10 paragraph 2, Part I of the examination regulations); the attendance time for

lectures / seminars, etc. is calculated from the SWS number and 15 lecture-weeks per semester. These figures are indicative for students and lecturers.

₋ Under "Transferability", the courses are given in which the module can be applied (integration with other courses).

(Reihenfolge numerisch aufsteigend)

Master course Information and Communications Engineering (ICE)

Module 11301 Data Transmission

Semester / availability 1st Semester (ICE 1) / annually

Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Habermann, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Birkel

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Habermann

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with exercises

Credit points 7

Type of module Compulsory

Prerequisites Digital Signals and Systems; basics of digital communications

Aims - Theoretical foundations of digital communications

- In-depth understanding of elements of a digital communication system

- Acquiring the ability to develop physical layer components for digital communication receivers.

Summary of contents

- Elements of Digital Communications Systems Definition of key elements of a communication system, source coding and decoding; channel coding and decoding; interleaving and deinterleaving; modulation and demodulation; spreading and despreading; communication channels; synchronisation and equalisation.

- Signals and Systems:Classification of signals, basics on random processes and estimation theory (Bayes estimate), autocorrelation, power and energy spectral density, noise in communication systems, signal transmission through linear systems, representation of bandpass signals and systems; signal space representation (orthogonal N-dimensional space, Gram-Schmidt orthonormalization, signal to waveform transformation and vice versa)

Signal detection in AWGN channels: Minimum distance detector, maximum likelihood and a posteriori detector

Average probability of symbol error: Union bound on error probability, upper bound on error probability based on the minimum distance

- Selected Elements: Modulation, Demodulation and Decoding Characterisation of digitally modulated signals; realisation of linear and nonlinear modulators, receivers for AWGN channels (correlation and matched filter receiver, MLSE detector); performance of the optimum receiver for QAM signals; realisation of linear and nonlinear demodulators and decoders.

- Signal Design and Receivers for Band-Limited Channels Signal design for channels with intersymbol interference, derivation of optimum receiver for ISI channels

- OFDM Principles of OFDM; Transmitter and Receiver Design for OFDM

- Channel Coding and DecodingTreatment of Linear Block Codes, Cyclic Codes and Convolutional Codes. Performance analysis of Convolutional Coders and Convolutional Decoders based on the Viterbi algorithm using soft and hard decision decoding.

- Spread Spectrum Techniques Principles of direct sequence (DS) and frequency hopping (FH) spread spectrum (SS) techniques; principles of spread spectrum sequences

- Mid-term test (optional)

Method of assessment Written examination, 120 minutes

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks B. Sklar, Digital Communications, Prentice Hall.

Proakis, Digital Communications, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

M.C. Jeruchim, P. Balaban, K.S. Shanmugan, Simulation of Communication Systems, Plenum Press, New York.

Harada, H., Prasad, R., “Simulation and Software Radio for Mobile Communications”, Artech House

Workload 210 hours in total

56 hours Lectures and tutorials (5 SWS)

90 hours Preparation parallel to lectures and tutorials (private study)

50 hours Preparation for examination (incl. examination)

14 hours Miscellaneous (excursion, lab presentation, student’s presentation)

Rating The procedure is described in § 9 of the exam regulations (“Allgemeine Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnungen”)


Module 11302 Optical Fiber Communications


Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ubbo Ricklefs

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ubbo Ricklefs

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with tutorials (A CD containing a power point presentation of all

chapters, exercises, and examination questions will be forwarded to the

students), lab work

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basics of Physics and Optics, or,

Basics of Optical and Electrical Communications

Aims - Knowledge about the principles of optical fiber communications systems,

especially digital systems for high bit rate applications including standard

measurement techniques

- Strengthen the theoretical understanding due to practical

exercises

- Proficiency to select the right components and optimize fiber-

optic systems using simulation tools

- Proficiency to solve given problems during lab work,

in an international group

- Competence to plan and implement improved fiber-optic

systems after critical review of current state-of-the-art systems

(theoretical and experimental studies)

Summary of contents INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW ABOUT COMPONENTS IN FIBER-OPTIC SYSTEMS

- Optical fiber (types of fibers, attenuation, mode conversion,

types of dispersion)

- Laser-diodes (Light interaction in semiconductors, emission and

recombination of charge carrier, basics of light amplification /

gain, different laser types)

- Detectors (Band energy model, absorption and generation of

charge carrier, properties)

- Optical amplifiers

- Additional components including Fiber-Bragg-gratings

CURRENT SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

- Overview about High speed optical communications

- High speed optical modulation (coherent detection; modulations

formats like OOK, PSK, DPSK, others; demodulation schemes)

- DWDM terabit/s-systems

MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR FO-SYSTEMS AND STANDARDS

LAB WORK: Parallel to the lectures, laboratory exercises will be carried out by

the students under supervision to strengthen the theoretical understanding,

especially OTDR (loss and attenuation), measurement of BER in a 1 Gbit/s-

system and simulation of fiber links with high bandwidth (>10GHz)


Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks J.M.Senior: “Optical fiber communications”. Pearson Prentice Hall, Harlow 2009

(3nd edition; 2nd edition possible)

Le Nguyen Binh: “Digital Optical Communications”. CRC Press,

Taylor &Francis Group, Boca Baton 2009

Recommended:

J.Hecht: “Understanding Fiber Optics”. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper saddle4

River

2006 (5th edition)

E.Hecht: “Optics”, Addison Wesley San Francisco 2002 (4th edition)

Proceedings of OFC (Optical Fiber Conference)

Proceedings of ECOC (European Conference on Optical Communications)


28 hours Lectures including tutorials (2.5 SWS)

6 hours Lab work (0.5 SWS)






Module 11303 Advanced Digital Signal Processing

Semester / availability 1st semester (ICE 1) / annually

Instructors Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Klös, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Schmitz

Persons responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Klös, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Schmitz

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with exercises and lab work (Handouts including exercises and a sample of an examination will be distributed in advance). Topics will be worked out together; interactive simulations

Credit points 7


Prerequisites Basics of Discrete Time Systems and Signals,

Basics of Electrical Engineering

Aims Introducing students to advanced digital signal processing.

In-depth understanding of digital systems and z-domain in the analysis of LTI-systems.

Understanding the mathematics and properties of advanced transforms used in digital signal processing.

Acquiring the ability to solve complex problems, choose and match appropriate techniques in theory and practice.

Acquiring the ability to solve problems in signal processing, using MATLAB, and to chose appropriate DSP-hardware.

Summary of contents Sampling of continuous-time signals

discrete-time systems, Fourier transform of digital signals, Shannon-theorem, aliasing, z-transform, inverse z-transform, properties

Analysis of LTI systems

impulse response, convolution sum, z-transfer function, zeros/poles of z-transfer function, stability, causality, frequency response

Digital filters

FIR/IIR filter, filter structures, filter design, properties, adaptive filters, up-/down-sampling,

Using MATLAB in digital signal processing

Basics of Matlab and Simulink, Toolboxes, filter design and implementation

Discrete Fourier transform

Properties, signal analysis with DFT, windowing

Discrete Cosine transform and wavelets

Digital signal processors

Architectures, number formats, quantization errors, hardware units

Applications

Digital audio processing, image processing, compression

Laboratory

Parallel to the lectures, laboratory exercises will be carried out by the students under supervision to strengthen the theoretical understanding


Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Oppenheim, Schafer, Buck: Discrete Time Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition 1999

Ifeachor, Jervis: Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 1st Edition 2002

Proakis, Rader, Ling: Algorithms for Statistical Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 1st Edition 2002


45 hours Lectures and tutorials (4 SWS)

12 hours Lab work (1 SWS)






Module 11304 Wireless Access Technologies


Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Birkel, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Habermann

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Birkel

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with exercises & lab work

(Handouts including exercises and a sample of an examination will be distributed

in advance. Topics will be worked out together. )

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basics of Digital Communications;

Basics of Telecommunication Networks

Aims - Understanding the principles of wireless communication systems;

- Developing the ability to discuss the principles of the cellular concept;

- Understanding the difficulties of mobile communications as a consequence of the mobile channel and the additional interference;

- Understanding the system architecture of wireless access systems

as well as the main topics of the air interface of current cellular

standards.

- Acquiring of the proficiency to plan and implement a mobile

communication system

Summary of contents Basics of Mobile Radio Systems

evolution of mobile radio communications

definition of terms which describe mobile radio systems

principles and comparison of wireless communication systems

trends in wireless communications

Principles of the Cellular Concept

frequency reuse concept

channel assignment and handoff strategies

cell parameters and co-channel interference

adjacent channel interference: consequence on spectral planning

trunking systems: blocking and delay probability

improvement of system capacity: sectoring, cell splitting, zoning

microcellular systems

Mobile Communication Channels (includes LAB work)

Characterization of time variant mobile radio channels: physical models, time

variant impulse response and transfer function, time and frequency

selectivity, Doppler spread function

large scale fading effects

measurement system concepts

statistical evaluation of recorded data

implications on the design of communication systems

Network Planning (includes LAB work)

key dimensioning quantities

link budget

Computer aided Radio Network Planning and Optimization

Treatment of Mobile Communication Systems and Standards

System architecture and main topics of the air interface of major existing

cellular standards:

short history of U.S. and European standards

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM and GPRS)

Key aspects of Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and

Long Term Evolution (LTE)

Key aspects of Wireless LANs and current Wireless Access Systems


Transferability N/A

Literature / textbooks A CD including PowerPoint presentations of all chapters, exercises, and examination questions will be forwarded to the students

T. Rappaport, Wireless Communication: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition,

Prentice Hall

Holma and Toskala, WCDMA for UMTS, Wiley, 2004

Farooq Khan, LTE for 4G Mobile Broadband, Cambridge 2009

IEEE Standards on 802.11x and 802.16x


28 hours Lectures and tutorials (2.5 SWS)


45 hours Preparation parallel to lectures (private study)

30hours Preparation for examination (incl. examination)




Module 22311 Object-Oriented Programming

Semester / availability 1 or 2nd semester (ICE1 or 2) / annually

Instructor Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums, NN

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums, Prof. Dr. Rudolf Jäger

Language English

Methods of teaching Lecture and exercises/lab work in Computer Laboratories

Credit points 4

Type of module Optional

Prerequisites Basic knowledge in structured programming, experience with a programming

language such as Visual Basic, Pascal, C/C++ or Java

Aims The students should acquire an understanding of the concepts and constructions

of object-oriented programming. They should be able to solve a given problem

with appropriate algorithms and by generating a program code using object-

oriented techniques. They should acquire experience in an object-oriented

programming language, which will be announced at the beginning of the

semester.

Summary of contents The paradigms of object-oriented programming, objects, instances and classes,

constructors and destructors, methods and properties, inheritance and multiple

inheritance, encapsulation and access, polymorphism, library classes

Method of assessment Oral or written examination (90 minutes)

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Bruce Eckel, Chuck Allison : Thinking in C++ ;

Keogh : OOP Demystified;

Erich Gamma et.al.: Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented

Software; Addison-Wesley, 1994

Steven John Metsker; Design Patterns in C#; Addison-Wesley, 2010.

Timothy Budd : Understanding Object-oriented Programming with Java


17 hours Lecture (1.5 SWS)

17 hours Lab work/Exercises (supervised, 1,5 SWS)

20 hours Lab work (private study)

40 hours Preparation parallel to lecture and Lab work

6 hours Miscellaneous

Rating The procedure is described in § 9 of the exam regulations (Teil I der Prüfungsordnung)


Module 11351 Professional Practice and Scientific Methods

Semester 1st Semester (ICE 1) / annually

Instructors Professors Klein, Grau plus ICE-professors

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr. Nino Grau

Language English

Methods of teaching Compact course of lectures at the beginning of the first semester,

with discussions; lectures, presentations and group work and evening presentations during the semester

Credit points 4

Prerequisites None

Aims 1-Introductory week:

Giving an overview over the course structure and aims including R&D activities

Introducing the rules and regulations of the program

Definition and presentation of study and personal goals

2- Intercultural Competence:

Understanding the increasing meaning of the role of culture in many conflicts and threats.

Learning about cultural differences and how they affect the process of doing business and managing.

Better understanding of one’s own culture and cultural differences in general by learning in international students groups how to recognize and deal with these in a business context.

3. Scientific methods

-Analyze current key professional issues in “Hot topic” areas of ICE - Design a report and a presentation based on scientific methods

including

* Gathering of information * Evaluation and Discussion of relevant literature * Selecting and Justifying the right techniques to define the problem or topic of interest s

* Using the right media for the finals

Summary of contents Introductory week :

Overview over modern telecommunication networks and the relevant course modules

Discussion of IP-networks and protocols in current and future communication

systems

Role of data communication and its components in communication systems

Hot topics: - Presentations including discussion with external specialist (approx. 3 or 4 evening events)

Intercultural competence:

- Levels of culture

- National and organizational cultures

- Surviving in a multicultural world

- Group work, discussions and presentations (in international teams)

Scientific studies (Reading & Conferences):

Gathering scientific information (Use of the campus’ virtual library in order to gather information and search for literature)

Communication including remembering

Problems and steps to define the problem

Designing aids for a presentation

- Delivering an oral presentation and report

Method of assessment Oral presentation of written report

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Lecture notes for technical content;

Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway, George A. Borden: ”Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands”. Adams Media Corp. Avon (USA)

Geerd Hofstede, Gert J. Hofstede: „Cultures and Organizations” McGraw-Hill,New York ISBN 0-07-143959-5

N.Grau; C. Peter: „Management der interkulturellen Unterschiede in Projekten“ in: N.Grau, /R.Ottmann: „Projektmanagement - Strategien und Lösungen für die Zukunft“, Tagungsband des 17. Projektmanagement Forum der GPM, Berlin, 2000, S.195-207

Geerd Hofstede: „Lokales Denken, globales Handeln“ , Beck-Wirtschaftsberater im dtv, München, 2. Auflage 2001

Carole M. Mablekos; Presentation That Work - IEEE Engineers

Guide to Business; IEEE Publishing

Gathering information using the internet

Handouts to the presentations given by external experts


16 hours Introductory week: technical lectures with discussion (1.5 SWS)

23 hours Lectures and group work in respect to soft skills (2 SWS)

3 hours Presentation in the labs (current R&D activities) (0.25 SWS)

3 hours Hot topics in ICE, discussion with externals (0.25 SWS)

30 hour Private study including working in the virtual library

25 hours Group work for presentations & examination

15 hours Working in the virtual library (searching for documents)




Module 11352 German as a Foreign Language

Semester 1st Semester (ICE 1) / annually

Instructor NN

Person responsible Christine Dannhofer, Dipl. Sprachenlehrerin, Head of the Foreign Languages

Department

Language German

Methods of teaching Interactive teaching (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and culture). Pair work and small group work for cooperative and communicative learning; role plays; presentations

Credit points 4


Prerequisites At least Level A1 ((according to the CEF – Common European Framework of Reference of Languages) or participation in a German language course (at least 200 hours)

Aims Reaching level A2

Understanding sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. work, studies, leisure). Describing in simple terms various areas of interest, speaking about experiences, goals, wishes and hopes.

Describing in simple terms aspects of the students’ individual backgrounds, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate concern.

Summary of contents Vocabulary for the communication in everyday situations (work, family, education, etc.)

Key grammar items: syntax, conjugation, declension, pronouns, and prepositions.

Communication skills (presenting, evaluating, comparing, making recommendations, describing, asking)

Reading and listening strategies/competencies

Phonetics / German culture, history and political system Presentation or exercises


Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Compulsory literature:

Tangram aktuell 2, Lektion 1-4, Kurs-und Arbeitsbuch, Hueber-Verlag, München 2005 (ISBN 3-19-001816-1)

Recommended literature:

Tangram aktuell 2, Lektion 1-4, Glossar XXL, German-English Glossary (ISBN 3-19-241816-7)

Reimann, Monika, Grundstufen-Grammatik für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Hueber Verlag, München 2010, (ISBN.: 3-19-001575-7)

There is also a bilingual version available: Reimann, Monika, Essential Grammar of German, Hueber Verlag, München 2001 (ISBN.: 3-19-021575-1)

A bilingual dictionary (Pons/Collins)


45 hours In-class language training (4 SWS)

40 30 hours Group work (without supervision)

35 hours Home study



Module 11353 English as a Foreign Language / Business English

Semester / availability 1st Semester (ICE1) / annually

Instructor NN

Person responsible Christine Dannhofer, Dipl. Sprachenlehrerin, Head of the Foreign Languages Department

Language English

Methods of teaching Interactive teaching (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and culture)

Pair work and small group work for cooperative and communicative learning; role plays; presentations

Credit points 4


Prerequisites At least Level B2 (according to the CEF - Common European Framework of Reference of Languages):

TOEFL score: at least 550 PBT (paper-based) or 213 CBT (computer-based) or 79-80 iBT (Internet-based). or equivalent.

Aims The focus of this module is an intensive training of oral communication considering intercultural awareness for business practice. The already acquired English language skills should be transferred and students develop competence in business skills.

Strategies in communication are imparted by using the elements "Presenting, Meetings, Negotiating, Socializing, Telephoning". Students should be able to give a presentation in their specific business branch and to lead a discussion in their line of business.

There will be a particular focus on the skill to interact in the foreign language.

Summary of contents Guided and open practicing of the situations mentioned above. Imparting phrases to be able to use the language adequately in respective situations (e.g.: agreeing, disagreeing, giving opinions, interrupting, leading a discussion, chairing a meeting, formal and informal introductions, to express one's opinion etc.)

Preparing, organizing and evaluating presentations.

Using authentic material for the presentations. Solving problems and negotiations should be exercised via role plays and simulations as well as intercultural issues.

Additionally possible: working on a case study

Presentation or exercises

Method of assessment Written or oral examination

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks To be published at the beginning of the semester


45 hours In-class language training (4 SWS)

40 hours Home study

35 hours Presentation



Module 21305 IP Based Networks and Protocols

Semester / availability 2nd semester (ICE2) / annually

Instructor Dr. V. Rakosevic (City University of London), Dr. Nico Bayer, Dr. Dmitry Sivchenko (both from DTLabs Darmstadt) , external lecturers from research and industry, Prof. Dr. Joachim Habermann

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Joachim Habermann

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with exercises, Lab work

Credit points 6


Prerequisites Basics of Telecommunication Networks

Aims Understanding the different architectures and requirements of IP networks (LAN, WAN, Wireless Networks with the emphasis upon the layer 1 to 4).

Understanding of security aspects and internet applications.

Acquiring the competence to design and implement streaming protocols

Ability to assess current protocols and acquisition of competence to design future protocols

Understanding the concept of protocols for meshed and mobile environments

Strengthen the theoretical understanding due to practical exercises

Proficiency to solve given problems during lab work, in an international group

Summary of contents Functional structure of open systems, OSI model

QoS in IP networks

Bellman-Ford routing algorithm

Subnetting

Traffic policing - token bucket

IP packet fragmentation

related topics

Ethernet based IP networks

Transmission of IP packets in Ethernet networks

usage of MAC addresses

frame structure

Functionality of Ethernet devices

hub, switch, others

IP routing issues in Internet

Mobility in IP networks: MIPv4 and MIPv6

Motivation

Mobile IP (MIP) functionality

Usage of additional MIP options

Mobile Ad Hoc Networking: MANETs

Characteristics, challenges and application scenarios

Multihop routing:

Characteristics and classification

AODV, OLSR, others

Performance comparison

The module includes some laboratory exercises where the students build and investigate simple computer networks including components like computers, hubs, switches, routers, access points, etc. and use analyzing tools like, e.g., Ethereal.


Transferability Master Degree Course “Medieninformatik”

Literature/textbooks A.S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

F. Halsall, Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems, Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley, New York.

Charles Perkins, Ad Hoc Networking

Charles E. Perkins: Mobile IP: Design Principles and Practices. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1997

James D. Solomon: Mobile IP: The Internet Unplugged. Prentice Hall, 1998

Standards: IETF RFC 3344: IP Mobility Support for IPv4; IETF RFC 3775: Mobility Support in IPv6


39 hours Lectures with exercises (3.5 SWS)






Course Information and Communications Engineering (ICE)

Module 21306 Internet Protocols and Applications

Number of Semester 2nd Semester (ICE 2) / annually

Lecturer Prof. Rudolf Jäger; Dr. rer. nat.

Language English

Teaching Methods Lecture and Lab work & Project work

Credit(s) 7

Type of Module Compulsory

Pre-Requisites Basics in Computer and communication networks

Aims Modern IP streaming protocols become very important for the multimedia streaming in distributed system environments thus they are a necessity for each communication professional to join the industry.

General:

Overall goal of this module is to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge of the functionality and properties of modern internet protocols

Specific:

Strengthen the theoretical knowledge and understanding due to practical exercises

Proficiency in solving given problems during the Lab work and the additional Project work

Obtain competence in the design and the implementation of communication systems employing streaming protocols

Emphasis:

Store-and forward Protocols (TCP/FTP/TFTP).

Streaming Transport Protocols (RTP, RTCP, RTSP, IPv6)

Signaling Protocols (H.323 und SIP) for Multimedia-Services (e.g. IP Telephony, Videoconferencing).

Protocols for DVB-Data and Signaling transportation used for Broadcast-TV und IPTV

Mechanism and selected protocols to provide Quality of Service, QoS.

Content Lecture

In the first part of the lecture, the Quality of Service relevant aspects or streaming services will be treated. The second part covers the following protocols (functionality and packet format) in detail, such as TCP, FTP, TFTP;

RTP, RTCP, RTSP; IPv6; H323, SIP; DVB-X, IPTV.

Lab-Work

Two lab experiments are supposed to be carried out

Lab work 1: Videoconferencing

Lab work 2: SIP Telephony Application

Project-Work in Group of two Students

Implementation of the TFTP Client in C++/C# or other Languages

Methods of assessment Written examination, 90 minutes including Project Work

Transferability Master-course “Medieninformatik”

Medias Power Point slides

Derivations and samples will be explained using the board

References to the relevant web-sites

Small case studies

Literature/textbooks * Hersent, O., Gurle, D., Petit, J.-P. ; IP Telephony Packet-based multimedia communications systems ; Addison-Wesley ; 2000

* TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1and 3: The Protocols, Addison-Wesley, 1994, ISBN 0-201-63346-9.

* Ferguson, P., Huston, G.; Quality of Service, 2nd ed. New York; John Wiley & Sons; 2000


34 hours Lecture (3SWS)


44 hours Project work (0.5 SWS supervison)

70 hours Private studies and preparation parallel to lecture and lab work

30 hours Preparation for examination including examination

14 hours Miscellaneous.



Module 21354 Strategic and Project Management

Semester / availability 2nd semester (ICE 2) / annually

Instructor Prof. Dr. Nino Grau, Ralph G. Dürrmeier, Ph.D.

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Nino Grau, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Vossebein

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with exercises

Credit points 5


Prerequisites Basic knowledge of basic management

Basic knowledge of the organization of small and medium-sized companies, basic knowledge of the work flow in the design and development of technical system.

Aims Understanding the use of tools and methods of project management.

Learning the different tools to analyze the present situation and the future.

Defining strategic units and strategic markets.

Understanding the elements of an overall company strategy, a business segment strategy and functional strategies.

Defining alternatives for the implementation of the strategy

Finding out the “best” strategy for the company.

Developing and implementing the strategy and the controlling system.

Summary of contents Project management:

Procedures for the systematic development of technical systems

(Conceptual design with a feasibility study and an overview of competitors, Definition with design drafts, Development of mechanic, electronic and software devices, Preparation of production)

Methods of Project Management (Work breakdown structure and project organization, Project planning (pert and gantt diagrams), Resource planning, Optimization of planning, Team work and project coordination, Project supervision, reports and design reviews)

Implementation of the methods on a project

Strategic Management:

Market analysis (PEST-analysis, five forces), company analysis (value chain), the experience curve, the portfolio matrix. Hierarchy of objectives, strategic alternatives, comparison of strategic profiles/alternatives, ways to implement the strategy, the control process, the management audit.

Method of assessment Oral examination for Project Management (50%);

Written examination for Strategic Management, 60 minutes, (50%)


Literature/textbooks Handouts of all shown pictures, standard literature for “Project Management”, especially

Heinz Schelle, Roland Ottmann, Astrid Pfeiffer: “Project manager”.

German Assoc. for Project Management, ISBN 3-924841-30-6

Franz Xaver Bea, Jürgen Haas: Strategisches Management, 3. Aufl., Stuttgart 2001

Michael Porter: Competitive Strategy, New York, London 1980

Michael Porter: Competitive Advantage, New York, London 1985

Martin K. Welge, Andreas Al-Laham: Strategisches Management, 4. Aufl. Wiesbaden 2003

Emiel F.W. Wubben, Willem Hulsink (editors): On Creating Competition and Strategic Restructuring, Cheltenham, 2003


45 hours Lectures (4 SWS)

60 hours Preparation parallel to lectures/ lab including reports (private study)

30 hours Preparation examination (incl. examination)

15 hours Miscellaneous (excursion, project work, case studies, student’s presentation)


Master-course Information and Communications Engineering (ICE)

Module 22311A Object oriented Programming

Semester 1st/ 2nd Semester (ICE 1/2) / annually

Lecturer/Instructor NN

Person Responsible Prof. Rudolf Jäger, Dr.rer.nat.

Language English

Methods of teaching Lecture and Lab-Work in Computer Laboratories

Credit(s) 4

Type of Module Optional

Prerequisites Basics in Programming

Aims General:

Overall goal of this module is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of the object oriented programming techniques

Specific:

Strengthening the theoretical knowledge and understanding due to practical exercises

Proficiency in solving given problems during the Lab work and the additional Project work

Obtaining competence in the design and the implementation of object oriented software systems and protocols

Emphasis:

Reading and Writing small C++ and / or C# programs

Reading UML (class and sequence diagram) and convert them in C++/C#

Convert C++/C# programs in UML diagrams

Being able to program samples of well known Software Pattern (e.g. Factory, Observer, State, etc)

Learning the properties and the usage of the Software development Techniques such as Waterfall, Incremental etc.

Summary of contents Lecture

In the first part of the lecture, the relevant o.o. programming techniques will be treated. The second part will cover UML and software pattern, such as Inheritance,

Polymorphism, File I/O, Factory Pattern, Observer Pattern, State Pattern, Bridge Pattern, Template Method Pattern.

Lab-Work

Solving selected programming samples including UML and pattern in teams and as individual.


Medias Power Point slides with programming samples

Derivations and samples will be explained using the board

References to the relevant web-sites

Small case studies

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks * Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software;

Erich Gamma et.al.; Addison-Wesley, 1995.

* Design Patterns in C#; Steven John Metsker; Addison-Wesley, 2010.



17 hours Lab work (supervised, 1,5 SWS)






Module 22311B Object-Oriented Programming

(Language: Java)

Semester / availability 1 or 2nd semester (ICE1 or 2) / annually

Instructor Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums, NN

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums

Language English

Methods of teaching Lecture and exercises in Computer Laboratories

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basic knowledge in structured programming, experience with a programming language such as Visual Basic, Pascal, C/C++ or Java

Aims The students should acquire an understanding of the concepts and constructions of object-oriented programming. They should be able to solve a given problem with appropriate algorithms and by generating a program code using object-oriented techniques. They should acquire experience in an object-oriented programming language.

Summary of contents The paradigms of object-oriented programming, objects, instances and classes, constructors and destructors, methods and properties, inheritance and multiple inheritance, encapsulation and access, polymorphism, library classes

Method of assessment Oral or written examination (90 minutes)

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Bruce Eckel, Chuck Allison : Thinking in C++ ;

Keogh : OOP Demystified;

Timothy Budd : Understanding Object-oriented Programming with Java



17 hours Exercises (supervised, 1,5 SWS)




Rating The procedure is described in § 9 of the exam regulations (Teil I der Prüfungsordnung)


Module 22313 Testing and Evaluation of Biometric Systems


Instructor Prof. Dr. Michael Behrens (IEM)

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Michael Behrens (IEM)

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures and Tutorials

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Prior knowledge of, and proficiency in computer programming

Aims Acquiring a good overview over Biometric Recognition Systems

Understanding the state of the art in the evaluation and testing of biometric recognition systems

Examining the established methodologies of evaluation and testing processes

Examining the life-cycle method for the evaluation and testing of biometric identification systems

Practical exercises under laboratory conditions

Summary of contents

Biometric Identification Systems, Test Methods, Quality Assessment, Statistics, Sensor Technologies, Matching Algorithms

The student will learn how to evaluate biometric components, algorithms and systems. For this purpose, the complete life cycle of biometric systems has to be considered, from defining the requirements of exemplary biometric applications to the procurement phase, installation phase, operating phase and also the upkeep and maintenance phase.

Indicative syllabus content

- Introduction to Biometric Recognition Systems

- Motivation and relevance of evaluating and testing technologies

- Basics of testing:

- Statistics

- Methods

- Norms and standards

- Life-Cycle models for biometric applications

- Characteristics of biometrics regarding evaluation and testing

- Human interface

- User Psychology Index

- Value chain and biometric components

- Field and laboratory testing

- Performance testing

- Best practice

- Established trials and tests

- FRVT, FVC, BioTrusT, BioVisioN, …

- Standards

- CC, ISO, NIST, BEM

- Test method and evaluation scheme

- Practical exercises

- Socio-economical Aspects

- Acceptance

- Cost/Benefits

Method of assessment Oral presentation of report


Literature/textbooks

Biometric systems: technology, design and performance evaluationWayman J., London : Springer, 2005

Biometrics – Personal Identification in Networked SocietyJain A., Bolle R., Pankanti S., Kluwer, Academic Publishers, 1999

Handbook of Fingerprint Recognition Maltoni, D., Maio, D., Jain, A.K., Prabhakar, S., Springer, 2003

Biometrics – Advanced Identity Verification, Ashbourn J., London: Springer, 2000

Up- to-date periodicals will be recommended to students during the course to help them complement their research.

WWW References

www.biometrics-institute.com; www.biometrics.org; www.ibia.org; www.biometricgroup.com


22.5 hours Lectures (2 SWS)

11 hours Lab work (1 SWS)



6.5 hours Miscellaneous (excursion, lab presentation, student’s presentation)

Highly recommended: 100 hours Project Work (details in module 22319)



Module 22314 Photonics

Semester / availability 2nd Semester (ICE 2) / annually

Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ubbo Ricklefs

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ubbo Ricklefs

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures with tutorials and labwork (A CD containing a power point presentation of all chapters, exercises, and examination questions will be forwarded to the students), lab work

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basics of Physics and Optics

Aims - Introducing to the methods, elements, the description and calculation of optical systems

- Understanding of photonic systems, photonic crystals and new optical fibers

- Knowledge about the principles of light-guidance in photonic systems especially in specialty and photonic crystal fibers

- Development of ability to solve typical problems given in the lectures

Summary of contents 1.Overview about Photonics

2. Electromagnetic fields and waves

Maxwell’s wave equation

Fresnel reflection and transmission

3. Gauss Beam

Beam profile transformation

Beam waist / quality

Anisotropic media

4. Polarization

States of polarization

Jones-/ Mueller matrices

Birefringence

Polarizing elements

5. Interferometer

Types of interferometer

Signal modulation

6. Diffractive optics

Slit, grid

Fourier optics

Diffractive optical elements (HOE, DOE)

7. Specialty fibers (optional)

New materials for special applications

Multimode fibers (Profiles, light propagation/rays, mode dispersion, numerical aperture and coupling efficiency, fiber bundles)

Special effects in silica (optical damage, non-linearities)

8. Photonic crystals

Introduction, Motivation

Design (defects, voids, 1-D and 2-D structures, Air-core)

Light propagation in PC and PCF (fibers)

Manufacturing of PC and PCF, made from silica or polymers

Applications

9. Lab work: Characterization of optical and fiber optic systems


Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks B. E. A. Saleh, M. C. Teich, „Fundamentals of Photonics“, John Wiley & Sons.

J. D. Joannopoulos, R. D. Meade, J. N. Winn, „Photonic Crystals”, Princeton University Press

Recommended:

J.Hecht: “Understanding Fiber Optics”. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper saddle4 River 2006 (5th edition)



6 hours Lab work (o.5 SWS)





Master Course Information and Communications Engineering (ICE)

Module 22315 Computer Networks Part 1

Semester / availability 2nd semester (ICE 2), annually

Instructor Prof. Dr. D. Baums, Prof. Dr. U. Birkel, Prof. Dr. H. Weber, Mr. T. Petrasch, Mr. M. Schmidt, Mr. K. Wörner, Mr. S. König,

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums (IEM)

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures, web based training and practical work

Credit points 4

Type of module Optional module

Prerequisites None

Aims The students understand the principles of routed local area computer networks. They are able describe the routing mechanisms based on TCP/IP.

They are able to plan, connect and administer small to medium sized local company networks and to use common routing protocols.

Summary of contents Planning, cabling, testing and troubleshooting of local networks,

Network elements: work stations, servers, routers, switches/hubs,

Fundamentals of routing, routing-protocols, routed protocols,

Configuration of network components

(Contained in the Cisco CCNA Exploration course “Network Fundamentals” and “Routing Protocols and Concepts”)

Method of assessment During the course, online tests for every topic / chapter are offered. The results of these partial tests are added to the final result.

The final assessment of each CCNA part consisting of a theoretical online test and a practical test is mandatory

Transferability Master Degree Course “Medieninformatik”, Master Degree Course “Informatik”

Literature/textbooks Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer networks

Written and online-material of the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)


11 hours lectures (1 SWS)

23 hours Practical work (2 SWS)

66 hours (online) homework



Module 22316 Computer Networks Part 2


Instructor Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums, Prof. Dr. U. Birkel, Mr. M. Schmidt, Mr. S. König

Person responsible Prof. Dr. Dieter Baums (IEM)

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures, web based training and practical work

Credit points 4

Type of module Optional module

Prerequisites Computer Networks Part 1

Aims The students are able to analyze, describe and administrate the operation of medium sized computer networks with routing and switching. They can plan, build up and administer networks. They are aware of specific possibilities of servers (firewall, DHCP, NAT) in components of computer networks. Students are able to configure routers, switches and servers in extensive networks.

Summary of contents advanced configuration of network components (routers, switches, servers) in extensive networks (LAN, VLAN, WLAN, WAN):

advanced dynamic routing protocols,

VLAN administration,

WLAN administration,

WAN administration (PPP, FrameRelay),

Service administration (NAT, PAT, DHCP),

Safety measures, ACLs;

(Contained in the Cisco CCNA Exploration course “LAN Switching”, “Accessing the WAN”)

Method of assessment During the course, online tests for every topic / chapter are offered. The results of these partial tests are added to the final result.

The final assessment of each CCNA part consisting of a theoretical online test and a practical test is mandatory

Transferability Master Degree Course “Medieninformatik”, Master Degree Course “Informatik”

Literature/textbooks Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer networks

Written and online-material of the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)


11 hours lectures (1 SWS)

23 hours Practical work (2 SWS)

66 hours (online) homework



Module 22317 Transport Network Technologies


Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Obermann

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Obermann

Language English

Methods of teaching Lectures including exercises

(Handouts including exercises and a sample of an examination will be distributed

in advance)

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basics of Communication Engineering

Aims Understanding the principles of transport network technologies for fixed networks.

Understanding state of the art high capacity transport technologies for access- and backbone-networks.

Developing the ability to compare the performance of different transport networks for access- and backbone-networks.

Understanding the difficulties and limitations of current transport network technologies.

Developing the ability to perform network planning for access- and backbone-

transport-networks.

Summary of contents Terms and applications

Fundamentals of transmission technology

Relationship between bitrate and spectrum

Channel capacity

Multiplex techniques (TDM, FDM, OFDM, SDM)

Line Codes (NRZ, RZ, AMI, HDB3, CMI, 4B3T, 2B1Q, 4B1H)

Modulation (QAM)

Transmission media

Transmission technologies for Access Networks:

Structure of current Access Networks

Analog Modem

HDSL/SHDSL/ESHDSL, ADSL, VDSL

Optical access networks (FTTx)

Transmission technologies for Metro and Core Networks technologies:

Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)

Synchronous Digital Hierarchy ( SDH)

Wavelength Division Multiplexing ( WDM)

Optical Transport Hierarchy ( OTH)

Radio Links

Resilience Concepts


Transferability N/A

Literature / textbooks Mike Sexton and Andy Reid, „Broadband Networking: ATM, SDH and Sonet“,

Artech House Inc, 1997.



45 hours Preparation parallel to lectures and tutorials

(private study)


6 hours Miscellaneous (excursion, lab presentation, student’s

presentation)



Module 22318 MATLAB® Simulink® and Stateflow® in Digital Communications


Instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Habermann

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Habermann

Language English

Methods of teaching Computer exercises through tutorial training and lectures

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basics of digital communications, Basic knowledge in structured programming

Aims Acquiring the ability to develop complex components for digital communication systems with the aid of the powerful tools MATLAB® Simulink® and Stateflow®.

Proficiency to implement decision flows and finite-state machines within complex communication systems.

Competence to analyze communication systems.

Summary of contents

MATLAB Simulink®:

Creating and modifying Simulink® models

Modeling discrete-time systems

Modifying solver settings for simulation accuracy and speed

Building hierarchy into a Simulink model

Creating reusable model components using subsystems, libraries, and model references

Modeling using Communication Blockset

Integrating C-Code, m-Code

Debugging in Simulink®

Applying Model Explorer

Analyzing a communication system

MATLAB Stateflow®:

Modeling Complex Logic Flows

Modeling State Machines

Implementing Hierarchical State Machines

Implementing Multiprocessing State Machines

Using Events in State Charts

Calling Functions from State Charts

Implementing Truth Tables

Managing the Design Interface

Using Debugger

Calling Legacy C Code

Solving of Exercises and Completion of Project

Method of assessment Oral Examination about Project Work

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks A CD with complete course material is distributed to the students at the beginning of the course

www.mathworks.com/support/books


17 hours Lecture/Training (1.5 SWS)


35 hours Preparation and further studies parallel to lectures (private study)

25 hours Preparation for project work (incl. examination)

6 hours Miscellaneous ( lab presentation, student’s presentation)



Module 22319 Project work <title of project>


Instructor All ICE-professors

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein

Language English

Methods of teaching Individual support and supervision during the project

Credit points 4


Prerequisites At least, 21 CrP of first semester successfully completed

Aims - Acquire the capability to analyze a given problem/target, develop, implement and document an application-oriented solution of a problem definition in the field of ICE

- Self-reliant and novel solving the given task under supervision

- Employment of the knowledge, proficiencies and competences acquired in other ICE-modules.

- Providing practical experience based on theoretical knowledge Remark: In order to achieve a higher level of specialization in areas such as Biometrics or Photonics, students are strongly encouraged to run a project in these areas, in addition to the corresponding lectures/modules

Summary of contents

A project (application-oriented) will be carried out in the lab related to the departments or competence centers within the University of Applied Sciences Giessen-Friedberg. The project will be supervised; however, the self-reliance of the student for the realization of the project task will be expected and/or stimulated/supported.

Typically, the steps of the project are as follows:* announcements of subjects/areas by the ICE-professors

* discussion and definition of the project goals, prior to the start

* Periodical meetings with supervisor for discussing the progress and/or revising the goal (if needed)

* Final report and presentation.

The project work should be suitable to the course and provide additional qualifications for the future occupational area of the student.

Method of assessment Oral presentation of project report

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Related to the topics (e.g. literature from library), recommended by the supervisor, too.


20 hours Definition of a scientific/engineering problem to be solved, including literature and patent search

70 hours Experimental and/or theoretical work

30 hours Preparation of the report, posters and oral presentation

Remark: supervison of all project works (3 SWS)

The procedure is described in § 9 of the exam regulations (“Allgemeine Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnungen”)


Module 22320 Internship


Instructor ICE professors

Person responsible ICE programme director

Language Dependent on company

Methods of teaching Learning by doing; working in an organization, working in a project under supervision

Credit points 4


Prerequisites Basic knowledge of company structures

Successful completion of all subjects of the first semester

Knowledge about application procedures

Aims After the internship, the student will have:

- Professional experience parallel to academic studies

- a deeper insight into German companies to be able to compare with companies in their homeland

- intensive contacts to entrepreneurs for Master-Thesis and/or future job

Combination with Master-Thesis possible

Summary of Contents - Discussion about the resume, search for a company providing an internship in the field of ICE

- Introduction to the specific working area of the company and to the company or team members of the company

- Work in different teams within companies or institutes, e.g. experimental or theoretical studies within a project or within a R&D team

- Submission of a final report

Procedure Supervision of internships (§8,2 of the specific exam regulations (“Fachspezifische Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnung ICE”):

The students are responsible for negotiating and obtaining an internship with a company of their choice. They submit all details to a professor of the university who approves the subject and agrees to supervise this internship.

Typically the supervising professor visits the company during the internship.

Remark: One month of internship will be supervised by a professor of the university, in cooperation with a supervisor in the company. If necessary for the scope of the subject an internship can last up to 3 months. However, only one month will be credited.

Method of Assessment Oral presentation of final report

Transferability N/A

Literature/Textbooks Textbooks/literature recommended by the supervisors in the company and at Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg

Workload 120 hours on a company’s project

Remark: supervison of all internship (2 SWS)

Rating Procedure is described in § 9 of the exam regulations (“Allgemeine Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnungen”)


Module 31300 Master-Thesis

Semester 3rd Semester (ICE3)

Instructor All ICE-professors

Person responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl-Friedrich Klein, Prof. Dr. -Ing. Joachim Habermann

Language English

Methods of teaching Colloquia, student’s presentation and reports about their current work

Credit points 30


Prerequisites Successful examination of ICE-modules with >= 50 CrP (in total)

Aims Demonstration of the proficiency carrying out an independent scientific/engineering work in the field of ICE, either at the university or in industry after analyzing a current problem or an interesting “hot topic”

including

* the seminar parallel to the thesis (support in carrying out the Master-Thesis)

* the presentation of Master-Thesis and defense

Summary of contents * The content of the application-orientated Master-Thesis is typically based on current topics in industry or research institutions in the area of Information and

Communications Engineering with the aid of scientific techniques and methods learned. Periodical reports will show the progress of the work.

* Defense of thesis:

An oral presentation including a discussion and a poster presentation

* Seminar:

Student’s presentation of obtained results and future work within Master-Thesis ( bi-monthly) including discussions about obtained results and definition of future work

Additional aids for scientific work

Procedure The Master-thesis can be carried out in a company, external research center or in a university lab. In case of an external thesis, the subject of the thesis has to be approved by a professor of the university prior to the start of the thesis; this professor will also be supervising the external work in cooperation with an external supervisor (§9,5 of the specific exam regulations (“Fachspezifische Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnung ICE”)).

Parallel to the thesis work, all students have to attend the seminar parallel to thesis at the university, where they present their results in the middle of the thesis (see above).

Two weeks prior to the defence, students have to submit their thesis (written form). Based on §18 of the exam regulations (“Allgemeine Bestimmungen für Masterprüfungsordnungen”), the internal supervisor and a co-supervisor, either from the company or from the university, will receive a copy of the thesis for grading. In addition, a bound copy of the thesis (including a CD) has to be submitted to the ICE Office.

Method of assessment Written thesis and defense of thesis (90%); Presentation in the seminar in the middle of the thesis (10%)

Transferability N/A

Literature/textbooks Forms for quality assessment


640 hours Experimental/theoretical work

200 hours Preparation of the thesis & Defense and seminar presentation

23 hours Seminar (including student’s presentation within the seminar)

2 hours Defense

20 hours Poster presentation (including preparation)

15 hours Miscellaneous (Master defense of other students)


Documents

MH Master ICE 2011 e Neu