. "Telecommunications networks"@en . . "6" . "Objectives and Contextualisation\nThe aim of the course is to understand the technological evolution and the architecture of telecommunication networks, as well as the problems that arise and the solutions that exist in the process of designing and exploiting them. Therefore, once the course is over, students must be able to:\n\nKnow the taxonomy, technological evolution and architecture of telecommunication networks\nKnow the mathematical tools that allow to model the operation of a system and how to apply them to the dimensioning of a telecommunication network\nDescribe the requirements of a telecommunication network regarding the quality of service and know the techniques used to implement it\nDescribe the problem of network congestion and know the operating principles of the mechanisms that exist to solve it\nDescribe the need of network interconnection and know the operation of the protocols that are used on the Internet\nDescribe the concept of network control and management, and know the operation of the protocols that are used on the Internet\n\nCompetences\nApply the necessary legislation in the exercise of the telecommunications engineer's profession and use the compulsory specifications, regulations and standards.\nCommunication\nDesign and dimension multiuser communication systems using the principles of communication theory under the restrictions imposed by the specifications and the need to provide a quality service.\nDevelop ethics and professionalism.\nDevelop personal attitude.\nDevelop personal work habits.\nDevelop thinking habits.\nDirect the activities object of the projects in the field of telecommunication.\nDraft, develop and sign projects in the field of telecommunications engineering that, depending on the speciality, are aimed at the conception, development or exploitation of telecommunication and electronic networks, services and applications.\nLearn new methods and technologies, building on basic technological knowledge, to be able to adapt to new situations.\nPerform measurements, calculations, estimations, valuations, analyses, studies, reports, task-scheduling and other similar work in the field of telecommunication systems.\nResolve problems with initiative and creativity. Make decisions. Communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, in awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities involved in a telecommunications engineer's work.\nWork in a team.\nLearning Outcomes\nAdapt to multidisciplinary environments.\nApply the techniques in networks, services, processes and telecom applications in both fixed and mobile environments, personal, local or long distance with different band widths, including telephony, radio, television and data are based from the point of view transmission systems.\nAssume and respect the role of the different members of a team, as well as the different levels of dependency in the team.\nCarry out management activities for the design and dimensioning of telecommunications networks considering classical and new generation methods.\nCommunicate efficiently, orally and in writing, knowledge, results and skills, both professionally and to non-expert audiences.\nConstruct, operate and manage networks, services, processes and telecom applications, understood these as systems of recruitment, transportation, representation, processing, storage, management and presentation of multimedia information, from the point of view of the transmission systems.\nCritically evaluate the work done.\nDevelop critical thinking and reasoning.\nDevelop curiosity and creativity.\nDevelop independent learning strategies.\nDevelop scientific thinking.\nDevelop the capacity for analysis and synthesis.\nDifferentiate and classify the main algorithms dimensioning, traffic control and congestion.\nDifferentiate and understand the significance of measurements and assessments of telecommunications networks to Formenta and ensure their optimal design.\nDiscuss and apply cryptography systems aimed at improving the safety of a telecommunication network.\nDistinguish the different nature of the problems of dimensioning and routing for each of the different types of networks and make decisions and initiatives to improve the operation and provision of telecommunications networks.\nEfficiently use ICT for the communication and transmission of ideas and results.\nEvaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different conceptual and technological options for different telecommunication applications.\nManage available time and resources.\nManage networks, services, processes and telecom applications according to the laws and regulations both domestically and internationally.\nRespect diversity in ideas, people and situations.\nUse communication and computer applications (office automation, databases, advanced calculation, project management, display, etc.) to support the development and exploitation of telecommunication and electronic networks, services and applications.\nWork autonomously.\nWork cooperatively.\n\nContent\nPART I\n\nI.1. Introduction to telecommunication networks\n\nTaxonomy of telecommunications networks: telephony, broadcasting, television and data\nEvolution of telecommunications networks: from analog to digital, from circuit switching to packet switching\nArchitecture of telecommunication networks: layer model and network operational plans\nTelecommunication network design issues: network architecture and technology, network interconnection, quality of service, network management, and network modeling and sizing\nI.2. Local area networks\n\nArchitecture and operation of Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) technology\nProtection against loops (Spanning tree, 802.1d)\nLink Aggregation (LAG/LACP, 802.3ad)\nVirtual networks (VLAN, 802.1q)\nI.3 Access and transport networks\n\nArchitecture and operation of access and transport networks\nAccess networks (digital): DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), HFC (Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial) and PON (PAssive Optical Network)\nTransport networks (circuit): PDH (Plesiochronous Data Hierarchy) and SDH (Synchronous Data Hierarchy)\nTransport networks (packet): ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)\nI.4. Interconnection of networks on the Internet\n\nPrinciples of interconnection of networks on the Internet\nRouting algorithms: Dijkstra and Bellman-Ford\nInterior routing: distance vector (RIP, Routing Information Protocol) and link state (OSPF, Open Shortest Path First) protocols\nExterior routing: Autonomous Systems and routing policies, Path Vector Protocols (BGP, Border Gateway Protocol)\nI.5. Internet service quality\n\nInternet service quality principles\nIntegrated services (IntServ) and differentiated services (DiffServ) models\nTraffic admission and shaping: policing (Token Bucket) andshaping (Leaky Bucket)\nManagement of queues at network nodes: tail drop, random early detection\nEnd-to-end delivery management: Flow and congestion control in TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)\nI.6. Internet network management\n\nPrinciples of network management on the Internet\nNetwork control protocols on the Internet: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)\nProtocols for network management on the Internet: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)\nPART II\n\nII.1. Modeling systems using queuing theory\n\nGeneral concepts: traffic, servers, queues, and service discipline\nTraffic characterization: exponential distribution, Poisson processes and Markov chains (discrete and continuous)\nBasic parameters and Kendall notation: number of servers, queue size, queue discipline, inter-arrival rate and time, service rate and time, response and waiting time, average server and queue occupancy, deadlock/wait/loss probability\nLittle's law: performance, utilization and stability conditions\nII.2. Dimensioning of telecommunication networks\n\nIntroduction and requirements of network dimensioning: grade of service\nSizing of a packet switching node: M/M/1 and M/M/m models\nDimensioning of a fixed telephone network: M/M/c/c model (Erlang B, losses)\nDimensioning of a cellular network: M/M/c/inf model (Erlang C, delays)\nLABORATORIES\n\nSession 1: Local Area Networks (Ethernet: VLAN + LAG)\nSession 2: Internet Network Interconnection I (OSPF)\nSession 3: Internet Network Interconnection II (BGP)\nSession 4: Access and transport networks (GPON + VXLAN)" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . 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"Bachelor in Telecommunication Systems Engineering"@en . . "https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/ehea-degrees/general-information/computer-engineering-telecommunication-systems-engineering-1216708259085.html?param1=1345654047869" . "327"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The fast-paced technological evolution and advances in globalisation have made the information and communication technologies (ICTs) present in almost all of our personal and also professional activities. The union of concepts such as information technology, internet and telecommunications is a reality demanding the knowledge of professionals capable of working in all three areas. For this reason, the UAB offers a double degree in which students can receive integrated training leading to two diplomas in five years.\n\nStudents of the double degree in Computer Engineering (Specialisation in Information Technologies) + Telecommunication Systems Engineering will receive training in both the subjects belonging to each degree and interdisciplinary training to help successfully face the professional challenges of the ICTs and acquire a highly valued versatility with which to stand out from other professionals in the sector.\n\nThe close relation with advanced technological and research centres of both local and international prestige, and with leading companies from the ICT sector, facilitates student participation in high quality work placements and a successful entry into the labour market."@en . . . . "5"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Bachelor"@en . "Both" . "1199.90" . "Euro"@en . "Not informative" . "Recommended" . "no data"@en . "no data" . "FALSE" . 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