Fundamentals Of Telecommunication Systems
Rationale
The climate of rapid technological change which characterises modern society and the desire for increased efficiency and effective decision-making in today’s business has resulted in enterprise information systems and inter-organisational systems being brought into sharp focus. Data networks, interoperability and distributed systems philosophies are key components in the delivery of such systems. Therefore it is vital that a course that teaches the fundamentals of telecommunication systems form an integral part of all contemporary information communication curriculum design, and not simply be treated as an afterthought that in-service training addresses when graduates enter the world of work.
Course Description
This course equips beginners with limited understanding and knowledge of telecommunications with knowledge of the technologies and services offered in today’s telecommunications networks. It provides opportunities for students to explore fundamental telecommunication concepts and technologies relating to telephony, data communication, and wireless communication.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the origins, growth and roles of telecommunication systems in society.
- Describe how data is telecommunicated through telephone, cable and satellite systems as well as computer networks.
- Use different mathematical frameworks to explain various digital processing that occur in telecommunication system environments.
- Demonstrate how telecommunication systems developments make it possible for voice and video be communicated over Internet protocols.
- Use voice and video over Internet protocol system in order to analyse its advantages and disadvantages.
- Explain with the aid of diagrams and models, the principle of digital speech compression.
- Describe and identify the concepts of subscriber loop, and echo path model.
Textbooks and References
- Fitzgerald, J. & Dennis, A. (2004). Business data communication and networking (8thed). John NY: Wiley & Sons.
- Housel, T. J. & Skopec, E. (2001). Global telecommunications revolution: The business Perspective. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill, Irwin.
- Summers, J., & Smith, B. (2004). Communication skills handbook: How to succeed in written and oral communication (revised & updated edition). Milton, Queensland : John Wiley & Sons.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Task / Assignment No. & Name | Due Date | Time | Weight | Type | Learning Outcomes |
1. Oral Presentation / Video | 22nd Feb. | 12:30 pm | 20% | Class Work – Video Presentation ( Group) | 1, 2 |
2. Practical / Video | 22nd Mar. | 12:30 pm | 30% | Project – Video Presentation ( Group) | 3, 4 |
3. Mid Term | 19th April. | 12:30 pm | 20% | Case Study – Video Presentation ( Group) | 5, 6, and 7 |
4. Final Exam | May | 30% | Individual | 1 – 7 |
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Reading List
- Beyda, W. J. (2000). Data communications from basics to broadband(3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
- Halsall, F. (1996) Data communications, computer networks and OSI (4th ed). NY: Addison-Wesley.
- Martin, J. (1981). Design and strategy for distributed data processing. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
- Renaud, P. E. (1996). Introduction to client/server systems: a practical guide for systems professionals(2nd ed.). New York: Wiley Computer Publishing.
- Shelly, G. B., Cashman, T.J. & Serwatka, J.A. (2001). Business data communications. introductory concepts and techniques (3rd ed.). Course Technology: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Vargo, J., & Hunt, R. (1996). Telecommunications in business strategy and application. Chicago, Illinois: Irwin.
- White, C. M. (2001). Data communications and computer networks : A business user’s Approach. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Course Technology.
This is an amazing course and I would definitely recommend it. The format of this course challenges you to learn the material which makes it quite entertaining and keeps you engaged.