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Course: 2025/2026

Telecommunication Systems
(14999)
Bachelor in Sound and Image Engineering (Study Plan 2019) (Plan: 441 - Estudio: 214)


Coordinating teacher: GONZALEZ SERRANO, FRANCISCO JAVIER

Department assigned to the subject: Signal and Communications Theory Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Communication Theory (2nd course, 1st. semester)
Objectives
The student will acquire knowledge about the principles of contemporary telecommunication systems. With an integrating and systemic character, the student acquires the ability to analyze and design complete telecommunication systems according to the fundamental quality parameters and requirements. He/She will also be able to evaluate the pros and cons of different technological alternatives. The student will learn the fundamentals of digital communication techniques (linear, non linear, multicarrier and spread spectrum) and basic error correction techniques in digital communications. Also, the student will be capable of communicating efficiently in written and oral form, the procedure followed to solve problems of design of mobile communication systems.
Learning Outcomes
CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1: Ability to write, develop and sign projects in the area of telecommunications engineering aimed at the design, development and utilization of telecommunications and electronic networks, services and applications, in accordance with the competences acquired in the degree program, as set out in Section 5 of the corresponding mandate. ECRT1: Ability to learn and acquire autonomously the requisite new knowledge for the design, development and utilization of telecommunication systems and services. ECRT4: Ability to analyze and specify the basic parameters for a communications system. ECRT5: Ability to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different alternative technologies for development and implementation of communication systems, from the point of view of signal space, perturbations and noise and analog and digital modulation. RA1: To acquire the knowledge and understanding of the general basic fundamentals of engineering, as well as, in particular, of multimedia communications networks and services, audio and video signal processing, room acoustic control, distributed multimedia systems and interactive multimedia applications specific to Sound and Image Engineering within the telecommunications family. RA2: Be able to carry out an analysis process to solve problems of recording, conditioning, compression of audio and video signals, acoustics of enclosures, networks, services, systems and applications in audiovisual systems. Graduates will be able to identify the problem, recognize the specifications, establish different resolution methods, select the most appropriate one and implement it correctly. They will be able to use various methods and recognize the importance of social constraints, human health, safety, the environment, as well as commercial constraints. RA5: Be competent to apply the knowledge acquired to solve problems and design audiovisual networks and services, to configure their devices, as well as to deploy adaptive, personal audiovisual applications and services on them, bringing network intelligence to the value for the user, maximising the potential of multimedia networks and services in the different social and economic spheres, knowing the environmental, commercial and industrial implications of the practice of engineering in accordance with professional ethics. RA6: To be fluent in the performance of the generic skills that graduates require for the practice of engineering in today's society, which includes being able to develop effective oral and written communication, work in a multidisciplinary and team framework, and maintain professional competence through continuous learning throughout their lives. They also include demonstrating awareness of the responsibility of engineering practice, social and environmental impact, and commitment to professional ethics, responsibility and standards of engineering practice. They also include knowledge of business and project management practices, as well as risk management and control, and an understanding of their limitations.
Description of contents: programme
Part I 1. Introduction to telecommunication systems and digital communications: classification, basic concepts of networks, systems and services, regulation. 2. Linear modulation techniques: low-pass and band-pass PAM; bandwidth and noise analysis. 3. Decision on channels with noise and distortion: MAP, ML criteria. MLSD detection. Equalization. 4. Error correction techniques. block codes; convolutional and trellis coding modulation (TCM). Part II 5. Fixed communication systems: HFC networks, xDSL, PON. 6. Radio communication systems: terrestrial radiolinks, mobile communications, WLAN, Satellite Communications Systems. 7. Broadcasting Systems: DVB standards.
Learning activities and methodology
Two types of learning activities will be used: theory lectures and practical exercises with and use cases. ECTS credits include the work to be carried out by the student either personally or in groups. THEORY LECTURES (4ECTS) Theory lectures are taught using the blackboard or other audiovisual media in order to illustrate some concepts. In these sessions the theoretical concepts will be illustrated with practical exercises. In these lectures the student will acquire the basic knowledge of the course. It is important to highlight that these sessions will require the initiative and participation from the student (some concepts will have to be studied personally with some indications, particular cases will have to be developed, ¿) These lectures will be given following the online sychronous mode. STUDY CASES (2 ECTS) In order for the student to acquire en integrated and systemic view of telecommunication systems, He/She will practice deeper, through personal work, in specific telecommunication systems. In these study cases the student will have to use the knowledge acquired in previous subjects, of a more specific character, about the different techniques and technologies that are applicable to telecommunication systems. In order to guarantee and protect the health of students and teachers, these classes will not be held in closed and/or poorly ventilated spaces. Consequently, it is very likely that classes will be given following the synchronous online teaching mode.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Annabel Dodd. The Essential Guide to Telecommunications (5th Edition). Prentice Hall; 5 edition . 2012
  • Freeman, Roger L. . Telecommunication system engineering 4th ed. . John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0-471-45133-4. 2004
  • Freeman, Roger L. . Radio System Design for Telecommunication. Wiley-IEEE Press; 3 edition (April 20, 2007). 2007

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.