Checking date: 07/04/2023


Course: 2023/2024

Telecommunication Systems
(15391)
Bachelor in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering (Plan: 445 - Estudio: 252)


Coordinating teacher: GIL JIMENEZ, VICTOR PEDRO

Department assigned to the subject: Signal and Communications Theory Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:




Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
- Digital Communications: 3th year, 1st Semester - Communications theory: 2nd year, 2nd 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. 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.
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
Introduction to Telecommunications systems: Systems, networks and services; core and Access networks; regulation - Main parameters: coverage, transmission, multiple access, traffic, quality of service - Broadband communications: IDSN, xDSL, SDH, (D)WDM - Terrestrial Mobile Communications systems: Coverage, design, 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G, 5G - Satellite Systems: fixed and mobile - Broadcast Systems:
Learning activities and methodology
Two learning activities are proposed, namely, theoretical clases and study cases. Theoretical Classes (4 ECTS): Theoretical classes using the blackboard, slides or video presentations where all the concepts are explained. In these lectures, the student will acquire the main concepts about mobile communications systems and their design and performance. Also practical excercises are included here. Study Cases and Practical Classes (2 ECTS): In order to acquire a more integrate view on the systems, several study cases have to be solved by the students either individual or in groups. In the lab, link budget satellite simulators will be used for the reinforcement of the concepts learned in class.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • Roger L. Freeman . Telecommunication System Engineering. 4th Edition. Wiley. 2004
Additional Bibliography
  • Gerard Maral, Michel Bousquet, Zhili Sun . Satellite communications systems: systems, techniques and technology. Wiley. 2009
  • Harri Holma, Antti Toskala . LTE for UMTS: Evolution to LTE-Advanced, 2nd Edition. Wiley. 2011
  • Klaus Grobe, Michael Eiselt. Wavelength Division multiplexing: a practical engineering guide. Wiley. 2013
  • Roger L. Freeman. Telecommunication Transmision Handbook. 4th Edition. Wiley. 1998

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