Erasmus ECTS Information Package

Erasmus ECTS Information Package
Faculty of EEEA
3138 Operating System and Network Protocols
ECTS credits: 4
Weekly classes: 3lec+0sem+0labs+2ps
Assessment: exam
Type of exam: written
Department involved:
Department of Telecommunications
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation
Lecturers:
Assoc. Prof. Georgi Nikolov Krastev, MEng, PhD, Dept. of Computing, tel.: 888 672,
Е-mail: gkrastev@ecs.uni-ruse.bg
Principal Assistant Professor Svetlin Nedelchev Stoyanov, MEng, Dept. of Telecommunications, tel.: 888 734,
E-mail: sstoyanov@ecs.uni-ruse.bg
Abstract:
Operating System and Network Protocols teaches the fundamentals of engineering operating systems. The
following topics are studied in detail: virtual memory, kernel and user mode, system calls, threads, context
switches, interrupts, interprocess communication, coordination of concurrent activities, and the interface between
software and hardware.
Prerequisites for this course are the courses in Data and Computer Communication.The knowledge and
experience gained in this course may be useful for the BSc thesis.
Course content:
The following topics are studied in detail: virtual memory, kernel and user mode, system calls, threads, context
switches, interrupts, interprocess communication, coordination of concurrent activities, and the interface between
software and hardware.
The examined network statements allow the students to receive knowledge and skills of most frequently used high
level protocols and services, establishing server and client software for these protocols.
Teaching and assessment:
The course includes 3 hours of lectures weekly and 2 hours of practical classes. They are held in a computer lab
with PCs running Microsoft Windows.
3143 Convergent Networks
ECTS credits: 3
Weekly classes: 3lec+0sem+0labs+2ps
Form of assessment: continuous
Type of exam: written
Department involved:
Department of Telecommunications,
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation
Lecturers:
Assoc. Prof. Teodor Bozhidarov Iliev, PhD, Dept. of Telecommunications, tel.: 888 841,
E-mail: tiliev@ecs.uni-ruse.bg
Assist. Prof. Georgi Valentinov Hristov, PhD, Dept. of Telecommunications, tel.: 888 663,
E-mail: ghristov@uni-ruse.bg
Assist. Prof. Plamen Zlatkov Zahariev, PhD, Dept. of Telecommunications, tel.: 888 663,
E-mail: pzahariev@uni-ruse.bg
Abstract:
The main objective of this course is to provide students with in-depth understanding of Next Generation Network
(NGNs) technologies. Students will gain both a theoretical understanding and practical experience from laboratory
work concerning the design and delivery of systems employing programmable networking technologies. The
stress is put on networking APIs, SIP, IMS and converged service delivery platforms.
Course content:
Students are expected to read on various topics related to NGNs and provide their own understanding of the
following topics that will be covered during the lectures (the order is subject to change during the first year of the
course): Circuit switching vs. packet switching, session control; Synchronous vs. asynchronous communication;
Event-driven computing, parallel processing and threading; Application servers and container architectures;
Abstract layering model for NGNs; IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS); SIP as an integrating protocol for NGNs;
Application programming interfaces; OSA/Parlay; Parlay X; JAIN Operations support systems; Migration from
legacy systems to NGNs; Case studies of present and possible future applications deployed in NGNs
Teaching and assessment:
The lectures include 3 hours weekly, and the practical classes comprise 4 hours every 2 weeks. Students prepare
for the exercises, using the recommended literature. For each exercise students prepare and present a report to
the teacher. The exam consists of written and oral parts.
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