Checking date: 17/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Bachelor Thesis
(15394)
Bachelor in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering (Plan: 445 - Estudio: 252)


Coordinating teacher: LÓPEZ SANTIAGO, JAVIER

Department assigned to the subject: Signal and Communications Theory Department

Type: Bachelor Thesis
ECTS Credits: 12.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Those required by the University in relation to the conditions to start and present the Bachelor Thesis. http://www.uc3m.es/ss/Satellite/SecretariaVirtual/es/TextoMixta/1371210936260/
Objectives
By the end of this subject, students will be able to: 1. have a systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering 2. apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods 3. have an understanding of the design methodologies and use them 4. perform bibliographic research, and use data bases and other sources of information 5. select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods 6. have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and their limitations 7. have an awareness of the non-technical implications of the engineering practice 8. use diverse methods to effectively communicate with the engineering community and with society at large 9. demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice; 10. recognize the need for lifelong learning and develop it by oneself
Skills and 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. CB3: Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgements which include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. CB4: Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. CB5: Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy. 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 OM CIN 352/2009. CG2: Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply corresponding legislation currently 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 the obligatory specifications, regulations and norms. CG7: Ability to analyze and assess social and environmental impact of technical solutions. 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. CG10: Ability to solve mathematical problems arising in engineering. Aptitude for applied knowledge in: linear algebra, geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential equations and partial derivatives; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimization. CG11: Basic concepts of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases and IT programs with engineering applications. CG12: Understanding and command of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic fields and waves, and their application to resolve problems characteristic of engineering. CG13: Understanding and command of basic concepts of linear systems and related functions and transformers. Electrical circuit theory, electronic circuits, physical principles of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, materials technology and their application in resolving problems characteristic of engineering. CG14: Requisite knowledge of the concept of business, and the institutional and legal framework of a business. Business organization and management. ECRT1: Ability to learn and acquire autonomously the requisite new knowledge for the design, development and utilization of telecommunication systems and services. ECRT2: Ability to use communication and IT applications (office technology, databases, advanced calculus, project management, project visualization, etc.) to support development and utilization of electronic and telecommunication networks, services and applications. ECRT3: Ability to use IT search tools for bibliographic resources and information related to electronic and telecommunications. ECRT4: Ability to analyze and specify the fundamental 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 systems. ECRT6: Ability to conceive, develop, organize and manage telecommunication networks, systems, services and infrastructures in residential (home, city, digital communities), business and institutional contexts, responsibility for set up, continuous improvement, together with knowledge of social and economic impact. ECRT7: Knowledge and use of the fundamentals of programming in telecommunication networks, systems and services. ECRT8: Ability to understand the mechanisms of electromagnetic and acoustic wave propagation and transmission, and their corresponding transmitting and receiving devices. ECRT9: Ability to analyze and design combinational and sequential circuits, synchronous and asynchronous circuits and use of microprocessors and integrated circuits. ECRT10: Knowledge and application of the fundamentals of hardware description languages. ECRT11: Ability to use different sources of energy and in particular, solar photovoltaic and thermal energy, as well as the fundamentals of electro-technics and power electronics. ECRT12: Knowledge and use of the concepts of network architecture, protocols and communications interfaces. ECRT13: Ability to differentiate the concepts of network access and transport, circuit switching and packet switching networks, fixed and mobile networks as well as systems and applications of distributed networks, voice services, audio, data, video and interactive services and multimedia. ECRT14: Knowledge of methods of network and routing interconnection as well as the fundamentals of network planning and sizing based on traffic parameters. ECRT15: Knowledge of telecommunications legislation and regulations at the national, European and international levels. ETEGITT1: Ability to construct, use and manage telecommunication networks, services, processes and applications, such as systems for capture, transport, representation, processing, storage, and multimedia information presentation and management, from the point of view of transmission systems. ETEGITT2: Ability to select circuits, radiofrequency, microwave, radio broadcasting, radio-links and radio determination subsystems and systems. ETEGITT3: Ability to analyze, codify, process and transmit multimedia information using analog and digital signal processing techniques. ETEGITT4: Ability to construct, develop and manage telecommunication networks, services, processes and applications, such as capture, transport, representation, processing, storage, and multimedia information presentation and management systems, from the point of view of telematics services. ETEGITT5: Capacity to apply techniques on which telematics networks, services and applications are based. These include systems for management, signaling and switching, routing, security (cryptographic protocols, tunneling, firewalls, payment authentication mechanisms, and content protection),traffic engineering(graph theory, queuing theory and tele-traffic), tarification and service reliability and quality, in fixed, mobile, personal, local or long distance environments, with different bandwidths, including by telephone and data. ETEGITT6: Ability to design network architectures and telematics services. ETEGITT7: Ability to program network and distributed telematics services applications. ETEGITT8: Ability to construct, develop and manage telecommunication systems applications, such as systems for capture, analog and digital processing, codification, transport, representation, processing, storage, reproduction, management and presentation of audiovisual services and multimedia information. ETEGITT9: Ability to create, codify, manage, disseminate and distribute multimedia content, in accordance with criteria of usability, accessibility of audiovisual services, diffusion and interactivity. ETEGITT10: Ability to select specialized electronic circuits and devices for the transmission, routing, and terminals, in fixed as well as mobile environments. ETEGITT11: Ability to design analog and digital electronic circuits, analog-digital and digital-analog converter circuits, radiofrequency circuits, and electrical power converter circuits for telecommunication and computational applications. ETETFGITT1: Original work, carried out individually, and presented and defended before a university panel. It will consist of a project in the area of the specific technologies of Telecommunications Engineering, being of a professional nature, which synthesizes and encompasses the competences acquired in the degree program. RA1: 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. RA2:  Analysis. Graduates will be able to solve engineering problems through an analysis process, identifying the problem, recognising specifications, establishing different methods of resolution, selecting the most appropriate one and implementing it correctly. They must be able to use various methods and recognize the importance of social constraints, human health, safety, the environment, as well as commercial constraints. 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
Original exercise to be presented and defended in front of an academic committee. The work will be a professionally oriented integral project in the specialty field, where the different competencies acquired in the degree can be demonstrated; or an innovative work developing an idea, prototype or model of an equipment or system in one of the fields of the specialty.
Learning activities and methodology
Students apply competences and knowledge acquired during their studies in a Project from an area of the degree program, concluding with a written report. The foregoing reflects the corresponding project`s analysis, resolution of issues and conclusions. The Project represents 299 hours/0% on-site. The student will defend their Project in front of a tribunal, clearly presenting the corresponding points with resolution of any problems arising in the Project. 1 hour/100% on-site. The tutor for the Bachelor´s Degree Final Project helps and guides the student in all aspects necessary to carry out a solid final Project, and to write a corresponding clear and professional report. The tutoring sessions can be on-site or on line.
Assessment System
This is done through an oral Bachelor's Degree Final Project defense before a tribunal selected to assess the student's work, the learning outcomes, and its presentation, according to an evaluation model. Prior to the defense, the student must have duly presented their written report to the tribunal members. Every student must provide evidence of B2 level English language proficiency. This can be achieved by producing an official certificate or by passing an English level test. Having passed in the UC3M a number of courses taught in English that are worth 60 credits or more is also considered a valid proof of proficiency. English level can never be demonstrated through the final report (by, e.g., appending an extended summary written in English). In addition, the originality of the Bachelor Thesis is evaluated. The University uses the Turnitin Feedback Studio program within the Aula Global for the delivery of student work. This program compares the originality of the work delivered by each student with millions of electronic resources and detects those parts of the text that are copied and pasted. Represents 100% of the evaluation.
Assessment Matrix
Basic Bibliography
  • Antonio Sánchez Asín. Trabajos fin de grado y de postgrado: guía práctica para su elaboración. Aljibe. 2016
  • Iria Da Cunha. El trabajo de fin de grado y de máster: redacción, defensa y publicación. Editorial UOC, S.L.. 2016
  • Juana Mª González García. Cómo escribir un trabajo de fin de grado. Sintesis. 2014
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