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Knowledge of computer science in the user’s perspective.

Motivation and presentation of topics in theoretical classes, including small practical examples.
Detailed application exercises with real application in theoretical and laboratory classes.
A practical assessment component through the execution of laboratory work with preparation and report, including a final mini-project.

Note: The use of cell phones or smartphones is not permitted in laboratory classes without the teacher’s permission.

Know the fundamental concepts of telecommunications;
Know principles of propagation of radio-frequency signals;
Know how to make power calculations in communication systems;
Plan and design a local network;
Describe the technologies used in local area networks;
Describe the fundamental concepts of referral theory to be used in local networks and their interconnection;
Define and implement internet services and security schemes to support local networks;
Know the notion of network protocols;
Know clinical information protocols.

Upon completion of the Course, the student must:

• Have in-depth knowledge of local networks and respective security mechanisms;
• Have knowledge of power balances;
• Have in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP Wireless networks and respective security mechanisms;
• Have knowledge in IoT networks (Internet of Things – Internet of Things);
• Have knowledge of clinical information protocols and respective security mechanisms;
• Demonstrate capacity for initiative and responsibility as well as demonstrate autonomy in decision making, be willful and professional;
• Demonstrate analytical skills in order to find solutions in solving technical problems, and have a proactive attitude.

Introduction to communications;
Power balances;
Radio frequency propagation;
Point-to-point serial communication;
LAN equipment;
Ethernet: physical layer and logical layer;
Addressing and forwarding;
Wireless Local Area Networks: IEEE802.11x;
Wireless sensor networks (bluetooth, zigbee,…) and IoT (Internet of Things – Internet of Things);
TCP/IP protocols;
Data communications protocols;
Signal transmission interfaces;
Hospital information protocols;
Hospital communications security;
Network monitoring.

Academic Regulations for the IPC's Higher Professional Technical Courses - Order no. 9792/2022, Article 24(a)(1) (www.ipc.pt)
Type of assessment: Continuous assessment.

Academic Regulations for the ISEC's Higher Professional Technical Courses, Article 11, https://www.isec.pt/PT/instituto/servicos/sgap/#servLegislacao
Assessment Model: M2

In the continuous assessment component of students with student worker status and other students subject to special regimes, compatible with the waiver or reduction of minimum attendance levels, when it is verified that the maximum absence limit has been exceeded, a test will be held. “Component of Practical-Laboratory Assessment”, replacing the continuous assessment.

General Regime:
15 values, minimum 25% - Practical assignments carried out in the laboratory, together with a final extra-class assignment. A final report must be delivered, with all files (programs, diagrams, etc.), submitted on the institutional platform.
5 values, minimum 25% – Theoretical exam.

Note: all reports of practical work must be delivered according to the deadline described in the statement, and in the worst case, until the penultimate week of the academic period (with penalty).

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