Advanced issues in biological nano-networks
| Title | Προχωρημένα θέματα βιολογικών νανοδικτύων / Advanced issues in biological nano-networks |
| Code | CNSS108 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Informatics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Kantelis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023009 |
Programme of Study: PMS DIKTYA EPIKOINŌNIŌN KAI ASFALEIA SYSTĪMATŌN (2018 éōs sīmera) PF
Registered students: 7
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Díktya Epikoinōniṓn | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600263276
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600263276
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17889
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Communication Network principles
Learning Outcomes
Cognitive: The goal is to understand a communication system from the ground up through the analysis of the phenomena governing nanonetworks, specifically biological nanonetworks, in terms of the channel and ways to improve their performance. The focus will be on biological nanonetworks through diffusion, within the context of the Internet of Bio-NanoThings (IoBNT) and their applications, as well as why they are superior to electromagnetic nanonetworks. This includes analyzing all methods used for information transfer and how this information is perceived by the communicating entities. Understanding the limitations imposed by the channel of biological nanonetworks and how the protocols of classical networks can be transferred to biological nanonetworks at all networking layers will also be covered. You will learn about Internet of NanoThings (IoNT) and Internet of Bio-NanoThings (IoBNT) applications and will be able to evaluate the development process of such an application, from data transfer to its actual use.
Skills: Ability to think in terms of networks across all types of networking. Gaining the latest insights into the field of biological nanonetworks and the applications of IoNT and IoBNT. Ability to transfer knowledge from classical networks to biological nanonetworks and explore different perspectives on their usage. Understanding the different types of diffusion and the equations that describe it, as well as the phenomenon of chemotaxis, and implementing and studying different networking algorithms using simulators. Ability to understand IoNT and IoBNT and extend their scope of use.
You will be able to act as an intermediary (business analyst) between biologists/doctors and developers for the development of IoBNT/IoNT applications.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Presentation of the biological nanonetworks, the peculiarities of the channel, and the different ways of message transmission. Analysis of the different types of diffusion, the way they affect the message transfer and the different methods that are used from the communication parties to receive this information. Study of the effect of chemotaxis in the performance and presentation of the algorithms that take advantage of these phenomena to improve the performance. Analysis of the differences between the classical networks and the biological nanonetworks in all network layers. DIfferent network protocols for biological nanonetwork will be presented and will be analysis of the effect of chemotaxis to the performance of the network. All the above will be backed with simulation and all the applications areas of biological nanonetworks will be presented Internet of NanoThings and Internet of BioNanoThings
Keywords
biological nanonetworks, diffusion, anomalous diffusion, chemotaxis, channel memory, networking protocols, simulation, biological applications
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Podcast
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 53 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 225 |
Student Assessment
Description
Student evaluation is based on written project with presentation (20%) in addition to written exams (80%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
James Kurose, Keith Ross, Δικτύωση υπολογιστών-Προσέγγιση από Πάνω προς τα Κάτω 8η έκδοση,Γκιούρδας Μ, 2021
Additional bibliography for study
1. Baris Atakan,"Molecular Communications and Nanonetworks: From Nature To Practical Systems",Springer, 2014
2.Internet of Nano-Things and Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN), Auerbach Publications, 2022
3.Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Nanonetworks in the Terahertz Band (Foundations and Trends(r) in Networking), Springer,2013
4.Course notes and presentations
5.Journal & Conference articles
Last Update
08-10-2024
