PC.1 Study of digital communication techniques for mobile networks
PC.2 Study of LTE. Radio network planning of 4G
PC.3 Study of LTE-Advanced and LTE-Pro
PC.4 Study of 5G Use Cases and Applications
PC.5 Study of 5G New Radio. Key Technologies, Numerologies. Frequency Bands and Waveforms
PC.6 Study of 5G Core Network, Evaluation of Cost in 5G networks
PC.7 Study of Dimensioning and Planning of 5GNR Radio networks
PC.8 Study of 5GNR Private Radio Networks
PC.9 Study of Non-Terrestrial Networks of Beyond 5G (B5G)
PC.10 Study of the Vision of 6G

Evaluation throughout the semester: Attendance at least 50% of classes. In this modality, the evaluation is done in three parts. Active participation in a class 5%. The second part consists of a group work on 5G/5GNR simulation scenarios with individual evaluation at the end of classes and the third part consists of a test. The grade of the group work with individual evaluation has a weight of 30%. The remaining 65% is obtained with the grade of the test. Minimum grade of 7.5 in the test.
Evaluation by exam: In this modality, the evaluation is made by the 1st exam (equals to Final written test) or 2nd exam with a minimum grade of 9.5 and a weight of 100% in the final grade.
If the student has taken both types of assessment, the final grade of the subject will be the better of the two.
There is a Special Exam in July (it requires authorization and registration) for the students that have not been successful, previously.

Mandatory

[1] H. Holma, A. Toskala, "LTE for UMTS - OFDMA and SC-FDMA based radio access", John Wiley, 2009
[2] C. Cox, ?An Introduction to LTE", John Wiley, 2012
[3] W. Xiang, K. Zheng, X. Shen, "5G Mobile Communications", Springer Publishing, 2017
[4] A. Osseiran, J. Monserrat, P. Marsch, "5G Mobile and Wireless Communications Technology", Cambridge University Press, 2016
[5] L. Miller, J. Cavazos, "5G & Beyond", Keysight Technologies, John Wiley, 2022
[6] The Definitive Guide to Non-Terrestrial Networks, Keysight eBook 2024

Optional

[7] 3GPP specifications about LTE and 5G Novel Radio
[8] Transmission Techniques for 4G Systems, M. Silva, A. Correia, R. Dinis, N. Souto, J. C. S. Silva, CRC-Taylor & Francis Group, FL, USA, 2013.
[9] Transmission Techniques for Emergent Multicast and Broadcast Systems, M. Silva, A. Correia, R. Dinis, N. Souto, J. C. Silva, CRC-Taylor & Francis Group, FL, USA, 2010.

The main programme contents to be covered are:
CP1. Introduction to Non-Relational Databases for managing large volumes of data;
CP2. Data redundancy;
CP3. Data decentralisation to meet the objectives of various application examples;
CP4. Introduction to Cloud systems, namely MongoDB;
CP5. Data manipulation and extraction in MongoDB;
CP6. Development of a data management application with BackEnd and FrontEnd;
CP7: Advanced decentralised systems: DLT and Blockchain.

Assessment throughout the semester:
-Individual participation in class (10%): Evaluates attendance, including compulsory attendance at 16 of the classes, involvement and individual contributions by students in discussions and practical activities.
- Group project focused on the development of a software tool (40%): students are organised into groups of 3 to 5 elements, formed at random, with support from the teacher. 2-part assessment with components assessed in groups (delivery of report, presentation slides) and individually (oral demonstration and discussion of the work) which takes place mid-semester for the first phase of the project (Backend: 20%) and at the end of the semester for the second phase of the project, potentially in the penultimate class of the semester (FrontEnd: 20%);
- Individual written test taken in the last class (50%): Individual theoretical/practical test without consultation.
The weighted average of each of these components (not less than 8 points in each component) constitutes the final grade which, if it is greater than or equal to 10 points, will exempt the master's student from an exam. Thus, only master's students who do not obtain a positive mark in this assessment throughout the semester can take the written exam (100%) - 1st season, 2nd season and special season. The special period is reserved for special cases provided for in the General Regulations for the Assessment of Knowledge and Competences (RGACC), Article 14 Special period: https://www.iscte-iul.pt/conteudos/estudantes/informacao-academica/regulamentos-formularios/1025/regulamentos
If Artificial Intelligence resources and tools are used, they must be clearly mentioned in the results. Just as articles, books websites and other sources used in a report are referenced, the use of AI must also be referenced and used only as a support and research tool. In this sense, whenever AI is used to perform a specific task, this contribution must be mentioned, ensuring that originality and academic integrity are maintained. For example, each student may include a brief statement at the end of a paper explaining the role of AI in the process developed to complete the paper.
AI tools cannot be used to generate entire reports or plagiarise content. If this happens, the assessment will be penalised.

Mandatory

- M. M. Eyada, W. Saber, M. M. El Genidy and F. Amer, "Performance Evaluation of IoT Data Management Using MongoDB Versus MySQL Databases in Different Cloud Environments," in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 110656-110668, 2020, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3002164.
- Frank, E. (2024). Cloud-based MongoDB: Exploring the Benefits and Considerations of Deploying MongoDB in a Cloud Environment. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Edwin-Frank/publication/380231377_Cloud-based_MongoDB_Exploring_the_Benefits_and_Considerations_of_Deploying_MongoDB_in_a_Cloud_Environment/links/6632460206ea3d0b741f524b/Cloud-based-MongoDB-Exploring-the-Benefits-and-Considerations-of-Deploying-MongoDB-in-a-Cloud-Environment.pdf
- Abdurrashid Ibrahim Sanka, Ray C.C. Cheung, A systematic review of blockchain scalability: Issues, solutions, analysis and future research, Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Volume 195, 2021, 103232, ISSN 1084-8045, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnca.2021.103232.

Optional

- Pandey, R. (2020). Performance benchmarking and comparison of cloud-based databases MongoDB (NoSQL) vs MySQL (Relational) using YCSB. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344047197_Performance_Benchma rking_and_Comparison_of_Cloud-Based_Databases_MongoDB_NoSQL_Vs_MySQL_Relational_using_YCSB.
- C. Huang, M. Cahill, A. Fekete and U. Rohm, ""Deciding When to Trade Data Freshness for Performance in MongoDB-as-a-Service,"" 2020 IEEE 36th International Conference on Data Engineering (ICDE), Dallas, TX, USA, 2020, pp. 1934-1937, doi: 10.1109/ICDE48307.2020.00207.
- N. B. Seghier and O. Kazar, ""Performance Benchmarking and Comparison of NoSQL Databases: Redis vs MongoDB vs Cassandra Using YCSB Tool,"" 2021 International Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics and Informatics (ICRAMI), Tebessa, Algeria, 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICRAMI52622.2021.9585956.
- NoSQL Database: New Era of Databases for Big data Analytics - Classification, Characteristics, and Comparison, A B M Moniruzzaman, Syed Akhter Hossain, 2013 (https://arxiv.org/abs/1307.0191)
- S. N. Khine and Z. Tun, ""Mongodb on Cloud for Weather Data (Temperature and Humidity) in Sittway,"" 2020 IEEE Conference on Computer Applications(ICCA), Yangon, Myanmar, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICCA49400.2020.9022825.
- Pandey, R. (2020). Performance benchmarking and comparison of cloud-based databases MongoDB (NoSQL) vs MySQL (Relational) using YCSB. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344047197_Performance_Benchma rking_and_Comparison_of_Cloud-Based_Databases_MongoDB_NoSQL_Vs_MySQL_Relational_using_YCSB.
- Nisanth Reddy Kasi, Ramani S, Marimuthu Karuppiah, Chapter 1 - Blockchain architecture, taxonomy, challenges, and applications, Editor(s): SK Hafizul Islam, Arup Kumar Pal, Debabrata Samanta, Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, In Hybrid Computational Intelligence for Pattern Analysis, Blockchain Technology for Emerging Applications, Academic Press, 2022, Pages 1-31, ISBN 9780323901932, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90193-2.00001-6.
- Nur Fadhilah Mohd Shari, Amizah Malip, State-of-the-art solutions of blockchain technology for data dissemination in smart cities: A comprehensive review, Computer Communications,
Volume 189, 2022, Pages 120-147, ISSN 0140-3664, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2022.03.013.
- Abid Haleem, Mohd Javaid, Ravi Pratap Singh, Rajiv Suman, Shanay Rab,
Blockchain technology applications in healthcare: An overview, International Journal of Intelligent Networks, Volume 2, 2021, Pages 130-139, ISSN 2666-6030, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijin.2021.09.005.
- Garima Jain, Ankush Jain, 22 - Blockchain for 5G-enabled networks in healthcare service based on several aspects, Editor(s): Sudeep Tanwar, Blockchain Applications for Healthcare Informatics, Academic Press, 2022, Pages 471-493, ISBN 9780323906159, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90615-9.00018-9.
- Matteo Loporchio, Anna Bernasconi, Damiano Di Francesco Maesa, Laura Ricci, A survey of set accumulators for blockchain systems, Computer Science Review, Volume 49,
2023, 100570, ISSN 1574-0137, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosrev.2023.100570.
- Md Didarul Islam, A survey on the use of blockchains to achieve supply chain security,
Information Systems, Volume 117, 2023, ISSN 0306-4379, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2023.102232
- Decentralised Social Media, https://blockchain-observatory.ec.europa.eu/publications/decentralised-social-media_en
- The current state of interoperability between blockchain networks, https://blockchain-observatory.ec.europa.eu/publications/current-state-interoperability-between-blockchain-networks_en
- Blockchain Intellectual Property Management, https://blockchain-observatory.ec.europa.eu/publications/intellectual-property-management_en
MongoDB Homepage: https://www.mongodb.com/
NoSQL tutorials:
https://www.mygreatlearning.com/no-sql/tutorials
https://www.guru99.com/nosql-tutorial.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh4gy1lbL2k
https://www.javatpoint.com/nosql-databases
SQL tutorials:
https://www.w3schools.com/sql/
https://www.sqltutorial.org/
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/sql/index.htm
https://www.javatpoint.com/sql-tutorial
Blockchain tutorials:
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/blockchain/index.htm
https://www.javatpoint.com/blockchain-tutorial
https://www.guru99.com/blockchain-tutorial.html

CP1 The evolution of telecommunications networks and services
* Complexity in telecommunications networks and services
* Integration, interoperability, convergence
CP2 From Intelligent Network (IN) to New Generation Networks
* IN motivations and objectives
* ITU-T Q12xx IN standards
* Interaction and integration with mobile networks and Internet
CP3 New Generation Networks (NGN) and 5G networks
* Objectives and architectures
* Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture and interfaces
* 5G: architecture and interfaces
CP4 Signaling in telecommunication networks
* Signaling evolution, types and modes
* Signaling system SS7
* Interaction and integration with the Internet
CP5 Programming networks
* Standards and tools for the virtualization of network functions - NFV
CP6 Network and Services Management Architectures
* Objectives, architectures and standards
* Management in telecommunication networks
* Network management in the Internet

Being an eminently practical course, it is not assessed by a 100% exam, but only throughout the semester.
The contribution of each assessment component is:
Set of practical/laboratory assignments (20%, in groups, during the teaching period) + final project (40%, in groups with compulsory oral for all group members, final week of the teaching period) + Written Test (40%, individual, 1st, 2nd and special during evaluation period).
All assessment components require a minimum mark of 8.0 to pass.
Attendance at a minimum number of classes is not required to obtain approval in the course.

Mandatory

* Network Management: Principles and Practices; Mani Subramanian; Prentice Hall; 2012 (2nd edition)
* Foundations of modern networking : SDN, NFV, QoE, IoT, and Cloud; W. Stallings; Pearson Education; 2016
* Signaling in Telecommunication Networks; John G. van Bosse, Fabrizio U. Devetak; Wiley-Interscience; 2006 (2 edition)
* 5G Networks; Anwer Al-Dulaimi, Xianbin Wang and Chih-Lin I; IEEE Press; 2019
* The IMS: IP Multimedia Concepts and Services; Miikka Poikselka, Georg Mayer; Wiley; 2009 (3rd Edition)
* Network Convergence: Services, Applications, Transport, and Operations Support; Hu Hanrahan; Wiley; 2007

Optional

* Consultar a página Web da UC. (Described in the course web page.)
* Conjunto de artigos e normas (Set of journal papers and standards)

1. Introduction to Information Security
2. Legal, Regulatory, Ethical, and Professional Aspects of Information Security
3. Information Security Planning
4. Asset and Risk Management in Information Security
5. Digital Network Security
6. Data Privacy
7. Cryptography
8. Information Security Architecture and Engineering
9. Identity Management and Access Controls
10. Security Assessment and Testing in Applications and Software Development

Assessment throughout the semester:
- Completion of a set of exercises and practical projects with group activities (50%) throughout the semester
- Completion of two individual midterm assessments (50%), [minimum score of 6 points for each test]. The first assessment takes place midway through the semester and the second on the first exam date.
Attendance at a minimum number of classes is not compulsory for the assessment throughout the semester.
Assessment by exam:
For students who opt for this process or for those who fail the assessment throughout the semester process, with 3 seasons under the terms of the RGACC.

Mandatory

Peterson, Larry L., Davie, Bruce S. (2022). Computer networks : a systems approach (6th ed). Cambridge : Morgan Kaufmann, ISBN: 9780128182000
Stallings, William (2014) Cryptography and network security : principles and practice 6th ed. Publicação: Harlow : Pearson Education, ISBN: 9780273793359
Andress, J. (2014). The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice. Syngress.
Kim, D., Solomon, M. (2016). Fundamentals of Information Systems Security. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Stallings, W., & Tahiliani, M. P. (2014). Cryptography and network security: principles and practice. London: Pearson.
Gordon, A. (Ed.). (2015). Official (isc) 2 Guide to the CISSP Cbk. CRC Press.
Stewart, J. M., Chapple, M., & Gibson, D. (2012). CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide. John Wiley & Sons.

Optional

Conjunto de artigos, páginas web e textos que complementam a informação bibliográfica da unidade curricular, e que serão fornecidos pela equipa docente.
Anderson, R. J. (2010). Security engineering: a guide to building dependable distributed systems. John Wiley & Sons.
Whitman, M., & Mattord, H. (2013). Management of information security. Nelson Education.
Whitman, M., Mattord, H. (2017). Principles of Information Security. Course Technology.
Katz, J., & Lindell, Y. (2014). Introduction to modern cryptography. CRC press.
Buchmann, J. A., Karatsiolis, E., & Wiesmaier, A. (2013). Introduction to public key infrastructures. Springer Science & Business Media.
Zúquete, A. (2018). Segurança em redes informáticas. FCA-Editora de Informática.
Correia, M. P., & Sousa, P. J. (2015). Segurança no software. Lisboa: FCA.
Stuttard, D., & Pinto, M. (2011). The web application hacker's handbook: finding and exploiting security flaws. John Wiley & Sons.
Sullivan, B., & Liu, V. (2011). Web application security, a beginner's guide. McGraw-Hill Education Group.
Schneier, B. (2007). Applied cryptography: protocols, algorithms, and source code in C. john wiley & sons.
Saraiva, D. A. F., Leithardt, V. R. Q., de Paula, D., Sales Mendes, A., González, G. V., & Crocker, P. (2019). PRISEC: Comparison of Symmetric Key Algorithms for IoT Devices. Sensors, 19(19), 4312. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194312
Fábio Pereira, Paul Crocker, Valderi R.Q. Leithardt, (2022), PADRES: Tool for PrivAcy, Data REgulation and Security, Elsevier SoftwareX, ISSN 2352-7110, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2021.100895

CP1 - Introduction to optical networks.
CP2 - Optical network clients: SDH, next generation SDH (VCAT, LCAS and GFP), OTN, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS.
CP3 - Elements of the optical network. Optical switching architectures and optical switching technologies, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (ROADM) architectures: Broadcast & Select, Route & Select.
CP4 - Optical network planning (routing and wavelength assignment, RWA). Static and dynamic routing algorithms, static and dynamic wavelength assignment algorithms.
CP5 - Optical network survivability. Linear network protection, ring network protection and mesh network protection.
CP6 - Optical access networks. Passive optical networks, hybrid fiber-coaxial networks and DOCSIS standard.

Assessment throughout the semester:
- practical assignment, groups of 2 students to be delivered before the exam period (30%)
- first written test (30%) done during the class period with a minimum mark of 8,0
- second written test (40%) done during the exam period with a minimum mark of 8,0
or
Assessment by exam (first, second or special period) : written test (100%), with a minimum mark of 9,5.

Note: In the assessment throughout the semester the first written test can be replaced by an individual bibliographic research work (30%).

Mandatory

- P. Green, "Fiber to the home: the new empowerment", 1ª edição, Wiley, 2006
- J. Simmons, "Optical network design and planning", 2ª edição, Springer, 2014.
- J. Pires, "Sistemas e Redes de Telecomunicações", IST, 2006.
- R. Ramaswami, K. Sivarajan, G. Sasaki, "Optical networks - a practical perspective", 3ª edição, Morgan Kaufmann, 2010.
- Acetatos da disciplina e material de apoio disponível na página da cadeira

Optional

- Muhherjee et al., "Handbook of Optical Networks", Springer, 2020.
- J. Farmer et al., "FTTx Networks", Morgan Kaufmann, 2017.
- I. Djordjevic et al., "Advanced Optical Communication", Artech House, 2013.
- S. Warier, "Engineering Optical Networks", Artech House, 2018.
- L. Ghein et al., "MPLS Fundamentals", Cisco Press, 2007.
- M. Toy, "Networks and Services - Carrier Ethernet, PBT, MPLS-TP, and VPLS", John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
- R. Jain, "Principles of SDH", CRC Press, 2013.
- M. Ellanti et al., "Next Generation Transport Networks", Springer, 2005.

CP1. Introduction to Embedded Systems
CP1.1. Background and Motivation
CP1.2. Challenges and constraints
CP1.3. Applications

CP2. Hardware for embedded systems
CP2.1. Architectures for embedded systems
CP2.2. Microprocessors and microcontrollers
CP2.3. Data bus
CP2.4. Memory
CP2.5. I/O (Input/Output) devices
CP2.6. Interruptions
CP2.7. Serial Communication (I2C, SPI), Timers, ADC

CP3. Software for Embedded Systems
CP3.1. Embedded programming
CP3.2. Operating Systems and Process Management

CP4. Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks
CP4.1. Sensors and Actuators
CP4.2. Sensor Network Architectures and Internet of Things (IoT)
CP4.3. Physical Layer
CP4.4. Media Access Control
CP4.5. Network Layer
CP4.6. Synchronization and Localization
CP4.7. Energy Management
CP4.8. Security


CP5. Embedded Systems Project
CP5.1. Project Methodology
CP5.2. Implementation and Testing

The knowledge assessment process for this course comprises only assessment throughout the semester, in accordance with article 7, point 3 of the RGACC. In this modality, the assessment consists of two compulsory components:

a) Project (50%) - the project involves the development of a wireless embedded system/sensor network in groups of 3 students. The projects are due in the 12th week of classes, and a laboratory session is scheduled in which the groups must demonstrate to the lecturer how the implemented system works and hand in the associated documentation. The grade awarded to the project will take these two components into account.

b) Final Written Test (50%) - Individual written test that takes place during the assessment period, with a minimum mark of 9.5v. This final written test can be taken in the 1st season, 2nd season or special season.

Mandatory

Waltenegus Dargie, Christian Poellabauer, “Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks: Theory and Practice” , Wiley 2010.
Wayne Wolf, “Computers as Components, Fifth Edition: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design”, Morgan Kaufmann, 2022.

Optional

Nuno Souto - Sistemas Embebidos - Diapositivos, ISCTE/2024.
Nuno Souto - Sistemas Embebidos - Fichas de Exercícios, ISCTE/2024.
David J. Russell (Author), Mitchell A. Thornton, "Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using ANSI C and the Arduino Development Environment (Synthesis Lectures on Digital Circuits and Systems)", Morgan and Claypool Publishers (15 Sep 2010)
Tammy Noergaard, "Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers", Newnes, 2012.
Julio Sanchez; Maria P. Canton, "Embedded Systems Circuits and Programming", CRC Press, 2012.
Shahin Farahani, “ZigBee Wireless Networks and Transceivers: The Complete Guide for RF/Wireless Engineers”, Newnes, 2008
Vários artigos de revistas e conferências relevantes para apoio para os projectos e aulas de laboratório.

1·Ethics, computing, and society: The specificity of ethical issues in ICTs; Human rights in the digital age.
2·The responsibility of engineers. Active and passive responsibility. The context of technological development.
3·Normative ethics: Values, norms and virtues; Utilitarianism, Kant, Virtue ethics; normative argumentation.
4·Applied computer ethics and policy gaps: Ethical decision making and case studies.
5·Privacy and data protection: The GDPR.
6·Intellectual and industrial property: Copyright, the legal protection of computer programs; patents.
7·Artificial Intelligence: ethical principles and the AI act.

The evaluation in the 1st term is carried out throughout the semester or by exam.
The evaluation in the 2nd term is by exam only.

If the student opts for evaluation throughout the semester, it includes:

Group assignment: 60%
Individual written test: 38%
Attendance/participation: 2%

Both the group assignement and the written test have a minimum grade of 7 out of 20.

To obtain 100% in the attendance component, the student must attend at least 70% of the classes.

Mandatory

Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction. Ibo van de Poel, Lamber Royakkers, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Bynum, Terrell Ward, and Simon Rogerson, (2004), Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Introductory Text and Readings. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004.
Cordeiro, A.B.N (2020). Direito da Proteção de Dados à luz do RGPD e da Lei n.º 58/2019, Edições Almedina.

Optional

- Ética para engenheiros, Arménio Rego e Jorge Braga, 2017 (edição atualizada), Lidel Edições Técnicas.
- Reforma de 2018 das regras de proteção de dados da UE, Regulamentos e orientações da Comissão Europeia, https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/justice-and-fundamental-rights/data-protection/2018-reform-eu-data-protection-rules_pt
- Regulamento Inteligência Artificial: Proposta de 2019 do regulamento do parlamento europeu e do conselho que estabelece regras harmonizadas em matéria de Inteligência Artificial e altera determinados atos legislativos da União, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/PT/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021PC0206
- A gift of fire : social, legal, and ethical issues for computing technology / Sara Baase, 2013, 4th ed.
- The Handbook on European data protection law, 2018 edition, http://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2018/handbook-european-data-protection-law-2018-edition
- Floridi, Luciano, editor (2010). The Cambridge handbook of information and computer ethics. Cambridge University Press.
- Ethically Aligned Design, First Edition, Delivering ‘A Vision for Prioritizing Human Well-being with Autonomous and Intelligent Systems’, 2019, The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
- Dignum, Virginila (2019). Responsible Artificial Intelligence, how to develop and use AI in a Responsible Way, Virginia Dignum, Springer.
- Smith, BC (1996). Limits of correctness in computers. In Computerization and controversy (2nd ed.), pp. 810-825, Academic Press, Inc. Orlando, FL, USA (C).
- Tavani, Hermani (2004). Ethics and Technology: Ethical Issues in Information and Communication Technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
- Saltz, J.S., Dewar, N. (2019). Data science ethical considerations: a systematic literature review and proposed project framework. Ethics Inf Technol 21.
- Outros textos ou artigos a indicar pelo docente ao longo do semestre.

Mandatory

Optional

PC1. Introduction to Multimedia Communication: types of multimedia information, communication networks, applications and terminology.
PC2. Multimedia Information Representation: images, audio and video.
PC3. Text and Image Compression: lossless and lossy compression and (notions of redundancy and irrelevance, entropy coding and source coding) static and dynamic Huffman encoding, arithmetic encoding, binary image compression (ITU-T T.4 and T.6, JBIG and JBIG2); photographic image compression (JPEG, JPEG-LS and JPEG2000).
PC4. Video, Voice and Audio Compression: principles of video compression and major compression standards (ITU and MPEG standards); principles of voice and audio compression and major standards (ITU, MPEG and Dolby standards).
PC5. Multimedia Communication Standards: reference models; H.32x standards; HLS and DASH streaming protocols.
PC6. Digital Television: historical perspective; DVB standards; IPTV.

Assessment can be done throughout the semester or through a final written exam:
* Assessment throughout the semester:
- Written individual exam with a minimum grade of 9.5/20 (50%).
- Experimental assignments carried out in groups of 3 or 4 people (30%).
- Survey paper carried out in groups of 3 or 4 people (20%).
* Exam only:
- Assessment is done through an individual final exam (1st or 2nd or special exam periods), with a minimum passing grade of 9.5/20 (100%).

Mandatory

- Ze-Nian Li, Mark S. Drew, Jiangchuan Liu, "Fundamentals of Multimedia, 2nd Edition", Springer, 2014.
- Fred Halsall, "Multimedia Communications: Applications, Networks, Protocols and Standards", Addison-Wesley, 2001.

Optional

- Khalid Sayood, "Introduction to Data Compression, 5th Edition", Morgan Kaufman, 2017.
- Jens-Rainer Ohm, "Multimedia Signal Coding and Transmission", Springer, 2015.
- Richard Schaphorst, "Videoconferencing and Videotelephony: Techonology and Standards - 2nd Edition", Artech House, 1999.
- H. Benoit, "Digital Television: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and principles of the DVB System", Focal press, 2002.
- H. Benoit, "Digital Television: Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial, IPTV, Mobile TV in the DVB Framework", Focal press, 2008.
- Ulrich Reimers, "DVB: the Family of International Standards for Digital Video Broadcasting", Springer, 2005.
- Ronald de Bruin, Jan Smits, "Digital Video Broadcasting: Technology, Standards, and Regulations", Artech House, 1999.
- Walter Fischer, "Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology: a Practical Engineering Guide", Springer, 2010.
- Fernando Pereira, Touradj Ebrahimi, "The MPEG-4 Book", Prentice Hall, 2002.
- Iain Richardson, "The H.264 Advanced Video Compression Standard", John Wiley, 2010.

CP1: Introduction to research
CP2: Formulating the problem, research objectives and planning
CP3: Good practices for developing the state of the art
CP4: Good practice in scientific writing and presentation of research work
CP5: Planning and carrying out research and development work

Within the scope of this curricular unit, the student must submit a project/dissertation proposal document by the end of the semester, properly contextualised, presenting the literature review and planning the dissertation/project work to be carried out. This document will be presented to a panel made up of two lecturers (typically the head of the course and one of the supervisors), with whom it will be discussed and who will carry out the assessment. The mark for the course will be the mark awarded by the teachers on the panel.

Mandatory

Research Methods for Business Students, Mark Saunders, 5th Edition ISBN: 9780273716860
Chapter 2, Performance and Quality Management of HE programmes, Elsa Cardoso,PhD thesis, 2011.
Hevner, Alan R.; March, Salvatore T.; Park, Jinsoo; and Ram, Sudha. 2004. Design Science in Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, (28: 1).
Winter, R. (2008). Design Science in Europe. European Journal of Information Systems, 17, 470-475.
Como fazer Investigação, Dissertações, Teses e Relatórios (segundo Bolonha), Maria José Sousa & Cristina Sales Baptista, Pactor, Junho 2011
Artigos científicos distribuídos ao longo do semestre.

Optional

Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, Garr Reynolds, New Riders Press, 2008 slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations, Nancy Duarte, O'Reilly Media, 2008

Mandatory

Optional

Mandatory

Optional