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AIT381 Emerging Broadband Technologies
Credits : 4
Description
This course covers the field of video transmission over IP networks by discussing video basics, video and audio compression, encapsulation, packet transport, streaming, media players, and multicasting. In addition, extensive coverage is given to the study of Internet Protocol Television or IPTV. The IPTV system model, IPTV technology, digital television, and IPTV in the home are discussed. A hands-on project involving Microsoft Windows Movie Maker is part of the course.
Goals and Objectives
After completing this course, students will have a good understanding of:
Video transport applications
Video transport technologies
Video screen fundamentals
Video compression
Audio compression
IP networking
Video streaming
IPTV system technology
Digital television
IPTV in the home
How to create and edit a short video presentation.
Prerequisites
AIT111 - AC/DC Electrical Circuits
AIT170 - Telecommunications I / Basic Telephony / Voice Communication
AIT235 - Telecommunications II / Signal Transmission for Telecommunications
Course Materials
Course Topics
| WEEK |
TOPIC |
ASSESSMENTS |
| 1 |
Video Transport, IPTV Basics-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 2 |
Video Transport Applications, IPTV Basics-Part2 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 3 |
Video Basics, IPTV System Model-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 4 |
Video and Audio Compression, IPTV System Model-Part2 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 5 |
IP Networking Basics, Technology of IP Networks-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 6 |
Video into Packets, Technology of IP Networks-Part 2 |
Weekly Quiz and Proctored Midterm Examination |
| 7 |
Packet Transport, Technology of Digital Television-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 8 |
Video Streaming and Media Players, Technology of Digital Television-Part 2 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 9 |
Multicasting, IPTV in the Home-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 10 |
Content Ownership and Security, IPTV in the Home-Part 2 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 11 |
Transport Security, Copy Protection and Digital Rights Management-Part 1 |
Weekly Quiz |
| 12 |
Video File Transfer, Copy Protection and Digital Rights Management-Part 2 |
Proctored Final Examination |
Proctor Information
Please note that this course requires a proctor. You can read more about the proctoring program and steps needed to obtain an approved proctor by clicking on this link: Proctoring Program.
There will be a maximum of two proctored examinations for this course. Specific details will be provided once classes begin.
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