AUDIO AND COMPUTER NETWORKS

COURSE OUTLINE

1. GENERAL

SCHOOL School of Music and Optoacoustic Technologies
ACADEMIC UNIT Department of Music Technology and Acoustics
LEVEL OF STUDIES Undergraduate
COURSE CODE 0807.8.001.1 SEMESTER 2nd
COURSE TITLE Audio and Computer Networks
INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES
if credits are awarded for separate components of the course 		WEEKLY
TEACHING HOURS		 CREDITS
0 6
Total 0 6
COURSE TYPE
general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development		 Επιστημονικής Περιοχής, Εμβάθυνσης Γνώσεων
PREREQUISITE COURSES None
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS English
OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS Yes (in English)
COURSE WEBSITE (URL) https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SMOT210/

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand how computer networks function and are organized, and the use of applications over such networks
  • Develop web applications that utilize audio data
  • Understand the basic requirements of Networked Music Performance (NMP) systems
  • Design and assemble a basic system for audio communication over a network
  • Configure the parameters of audio communication systems according to the requirements of the use-case scenario
General Competences

The course aims to help students acquire the following general competencies:

  • Searching for, analyzing, and synthesizing data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Decision-making
  • Project design and management
  • Working autonomously and working in teams
  • Promoting free, creative, and inductive thinking

 

3. SYLLABUS

This course covers fundamental knowledge in computer networking technology and focuses on techniques for audio signal transmission, particularly in web audio applications. Specifically, its content includes:

  • Introduction to computer networks and the services they provide
  • Layered network architecture (OSI Model)
  • Distributed networks and network topologies
  • Network nodes (routers, repeaters, bridges, firewalls, etc.)
  • Internet protocols (TCP/IP Suite)
  • Structure of network packets
  • Routing, switching, multiplexing
  • Network reliability and quality characteristics (bandwidth, transmission time, packet loss)
  • Specifications of a Networked Music Performance system
  • Current Networked Music Performance systems
  • Encoding of audio signals for transmission
  • Packet recovery techniques for reliable delivery
  • Acoustic echo cancellation techniques
  • Exercises in assembling a Networked Music Performance system
  • Network simulation exercises
  • Packet routing monitoring exercises

4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION

DELIVERY
Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc.		 Face to face
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students

Programming using open-source software and Application Programming Interfaces, Learning Management System (e-class)
TEACHING METHODS
The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail.
Activity Semester workload
Lectures 26
Practice Exercises 26
Independent study 50
Ανάλυση Βιβλιογραφίας 38
Εξέταση - Εργασία 10
Course total 150
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Description of the evaluation procedure

Written final examination, involving problem-solving and short-answer questions (60%). Group project (of at most 2-3 people) involving learning exercises (40%).

5. ATTACHED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  1. Tanenbaum Andrew, Δίκτυα Υπολογιστών, 4η Έκδοση, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΚΛΕΙΔΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΕΠΕ, 2011, η5 έκδοση
  2. Kurose, Ross, Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach 6th Edition
  3. Gabrielli Leonardo, Squartini Stefano, Wireless Networked Music Performance, Springer Briefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2016
  4. Ciccarelli Faulkner, Δίκτυα Υπολογιστών Εισαγωγή στη Σύγχρονη Τεχνολογία, , Εκδόσεις Μ. Γκιούρδας, 2005
  5. Rottondi, C., Chafe, C., Allocchio, C., & Sarti, A. (2016). An overview on networked music performance technologies. IEEE Access, 4, 8823–8843. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2016.2628440
  6. Alexandraki C. & Akoumianakis D. (2010): Exploring New Perspectives in Network Music Performance: The DIAMOUSES Framework, Computer Music Journal, 34(2): 66-83

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND ACOUSTICS, HELLENIC MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY