Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You are familiar with preliminary concepts in computer networking, wireless communications and how content delivery and de-facto live and interactive video streaming systems work in the Internet. You can quantify the factors that impact the quality of service (QoS) in data delivery as well as identifying the criteria which impact the perceived quality of experience (QoE) of video streaming mobile users.You learning how and with which mechanisms content delivery networks (CDNs) manage client requests. 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.09.2020 - 04.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Antti Ylä-Jääski

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ylä-Jääski

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Content Delivery Networks (CDN), live and interactive video streaming, adaptive video streaming, Quality of Service (QoS), Quality of Experience (QoE), computer networking, wireless communications.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Hands-on exercises and written assignments. Course feedback.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 4 h. Online lectures 12 h. Exercises 97 h. Independent study 20 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Reading material will be recommended during the course.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    CS-E4140 Applications and services in Internet

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ELEC-C7241 / CSE-C2400 Computer Networks or equivalent skills.

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