Checking date: 20/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Telecommunications projects, legislation and policy
(13854)
Bachelor in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering (Study Plan 2019) (Plan: 442 - Estudio: 217)


Coordinating teacher: SANTAELLA VALLEJO, JUAN

Department assigned to the subject: Signal and Communications Theory Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
General Knowledge on Telecommunication Systems and Networks
Objectives
- The student will identify business situations likely to be treated as projects in the field of Communications and Information Technologies. The student will acquire knowledge of the principles, techniques and methodologies in which project management is based. The student also will develop capabilities for the techno-economic direction, coordination, and management of projects. -The objective of this course is to familiarise the student with the basic principles of the worldwide telecommunication business and the related policy aspects. Special interest will be devoted to the European and Spanish scenarios. Special focus will be allocated to establish the role that Information and Telecommunications technologies and developments play in the economical growth in trade, industry and services. The implications of the monopolistic environment and the new competitive framework will be explained and understood. The evolution of telecommunication policies will be described and the contemporary events will de discussed. The rationale behind the current legal situation will be analysed and the evolution of the present European and USA frameworks will be discussed. The importance of New Media in the Telecommunication Business will be highlighted. The national, regional and international structures dedicated to the standardisation and compliance certification for systems and equipments are described. International Standardisation Bodies will be described in detail and their role in the Network exploitation and Services Provision will be discussed.
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 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. CG2: Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply corresponding legislation in force throughout the professional career of Technical Engineer of Telecommunications; aptitude for dealing with compulsory specifications, regulations and norms. CG4: Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity and decision-making skills, in addition to communicating and transmitting the knowledge, abilities and skills that comprise the ethical and professional responsibilities of the Telecommunications Technical Engineer profession. CG5: Knowledge for undertaking measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other analogous jobs specific to the telecommunications area. CG6: Aptitude for dealing with obligatory specifications, regulations and norms. CG7: Ability to analyze and assess social and environmental impact of technical solutions. CG8: Knowledge and application of basic elements of economics and human resources management, project organization and planning, as well as telecommunications legislation, regulation, and standardization. CG9: Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team and in a multi-lingual environment and to communicate orally and in writing knowledge, procedures, results and ideas related to telecommunications and electronics. CG14: Requisite knowledge of the concept of business and the institutional and legal framework of a business. Business organization and management. ECRT2: Ability to use communication and IT applications (office technology, databases, advanced calculus, project management, project visualization, etc.) to support electronic and telecommunications development and utilization. ECRT3: Ability to use IT search tools for bibliographic resources and information related to telecommunications and electronics. ECRT6: Ability to conceive, develop, organize and manage telecommunication networks, systems, services and structures in residential (home, city, digital communities), business and institutional contexts, responsibility for its set up, continuous improvement, as well as determining social and economic impact. ECRT15: Knowledge of telecommunications norms and regulations at the national, European and international levels. RA1: Knowledge and Understanding. Knowledge and understanding of the general fundamentals of engineering, scientific and mathematical principles, as well as those of their branch or specialty, including some knowledge at the forefront of their field. RA3: Design. Graduates will have the ability to make engineering designs according to their level of knowledge and understanding, working as a team. Design encompasses devices, processes, methods and objects, and specifications that are broader than strictly technical, including social awareness, health and safety, environmental and commercial considerations. RA4: Research. Graduates will be able to use appropriate methods to carry out detailed research and studies of technical aspects, commensurate with their level of knowledge. The research involves bibliographic searches, design and execution of experiments, interpretation of data, selection of the best proposal and computer simulation. May require consultation of databases, standards and security procedures. RA5: Applications. Graduates will have the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems, conduct research, and design engineering devices or processes. These skills include knowledge, use and limitations of materials, computer models, process engineering, equipment, practical work, technical literature and information sources. They must be aware  of all the implications of engineering practice: ethical, environmental, commercial and industrial. RA6: Generic competences. Graduates will have the generic skills necessary for engineering practice, and which are widely applicable. First, to work effectively, both individually and as a team, as well as to communicate effectively. In addition, demonstrate awareness of the responsibility of engineering practice, social and environmental impact, and commitment to professional ethics, responsibility and standards of engineering practice. They must also have knowledge of business and project management practices, as well as risk management and control, and understand their limitations. Finally, have the capacity for continuous learning.
Description of contents: programme
- Introduction - Topic 1: Project Management (2 ECTS) o Project Management: General Concepts o Project Life Cycle o Startup process o Project integration o Project Management basics: scope, schedule, cost and quality o Managing Project risk o Procurement management o Human Resources and communication management o Project monitoring and control o Project closure phase o Agile and SCRUM Methodology o Professional responsibility Project manager - Topic 2: Telecommunications legislation and policy (4 ECTS) o Social and economic aspects of the Telecommunication o Players of the Telecommunication Industrial Sector: Users, service providers, manufacturers, administrations and standardisation bodies o Telecommunications services. The Universal Service concept o Free competitive scenarios. Interconnection. Spectrum Management o Licensees, Arbitration, Bilateral and multilateral Agreements. Consolidated scenarios o Worldwide Telecommunication Policy o European Telecommunication Framework o Spanish Telecommunication Framework o Regulation and Control Bodies in Spain o European Union regulation: Open Network concept. Networks and services harmonization. o International Standardisation Bodies: ITU, ETSI
Learning activities and methodology
Besides master lectures, sufficient time will be devoted to the analysis of the most relevant news and events of the month related to the Telecommunication Business including policy decisions put forward worldwide by public authorities, business events like merge and acquisitions, competitive issues and technological implications. Specific presentations will be foreseen around contemporary topics. The student will be organised in teams to present their analysis. Individual activities will be proposed around papers and documents of special relevance in the Telecommunication Business and its impact in the economical worth of the international community.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • J. Mantel y otros. Project Management in practice. John Wiley & Sons. 2011
  • PMI . A GUIDE TO THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (PMBOK® Guide)¿. Project Management Institute (PMI®). Fourth Edition, 2011
Additional Bibliography
  • J. R. MEREDITH. Project Management: A MANAGERIAL APPROACH. John Wiley & Sons. 2010
  • PMI. A GUIDE TO THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (PMBOK® Guide) . Project Management Institute (PMI®). Fifth edition, 2013
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