Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering Degree Syllabus (Grado en Ingeniería de Tecnologías y Servicios de Telecomunicación)

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1 Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering Degree Syllabus (Grado en Ingeniería de Tecnologías y Servicios de Telecomunicación) Escuela Politécnica Superior Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Course structure ECTS credit distribution in the syllabus by subject type SUBJECT TYPE CREDITS Core courses 72 Compulsory 114 Electives 42 External internships 0 Dissertation 12 Total 240 Table 5.1. Summary of subject types and ECTS credit distribution General description of the syllabus General syllabus structure The syllabus that entitles students to obtain a degree in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is a four-year course. In order to qualify, students must achieve at least 240 ECTS credits by studying a course covering four academic years, each with two semesters worth 30 ECTS credits each. 1

2 A total of 198 of the ECTS credits correspond to compulsory modules (Core course common to the telecommunications branch, itinerary-specific technology training - for attaining the skills of a professional attribution- and dissertation), while the remaining 42 are optional. All subjects are studied for six months and are worth 6 ECTS credits each (with the exception of the dissertation which takes one year and is worth 12 ECTS credits) although types of teaching and learning activities vary from subject to subject. The syllabus includes subjects studied by all students (those which are part of Core course, common to the branch and the dissertation) which account for 150 ECTS credits (72, 66 and 12, respectively), itinerary subjects (common and compulsory for students opting for any of the suggested itineraries) and are worth 48 ECTS credits, and optional subjects (chosen from those offered as optional and subjects from other itineraries other than that chosen) which add up to 42 ECTS credits. Core course subjects are studied during the first two academic years, as are the majority of the subjects common to the branch (8 to 11). During the third and fourth academic years, in addition to three subjects common to the branch, students study eight subjects from the chosen itinerary (to attain the competencies associated with a professional attribution), seven optional subjects (from among the optional subjects available - including the possibility of validation credits from cultural, sports activities or representation to a maximum of 6 ECTS credits- and from subjects from itineraries other than their own), and a dissertation (to be completed during the final academic year), designed to fully evaluate the competencies associated with the qualification and itinerary chosen. Work placements have not been explicitly organised as a subject because it is possible to obtain the 12 ECTS credits corresponding to the dissertation by working in companies, as set out and compulsory in the dissertation project in the current in Telecommunication Engineering at the UAM qualification, where 75% of projects in course are carried out with grants: A total of 5% in Spanish companies, 10% in foreign universities, companies or institutes, and 60% in the context of research projects or technology transfer from the Escuela Politécnica Superior. In Table 5.1, Summary of subject types and ECTS credit distribution, the "Compulsory" box includes the ECTS credits corresponding to subjects "Common to the Telecommunication Branch" (66) and the compulsory courses for "Training in Specific Technology" (48) in one or other of two possible itineraries designed to comply with the requirements that allow the practice of the profession of Technical Telecommunications Engineer in the specialties of Electronic and Sound and Image Systems. Students will be required to study the following modules: 1. Core course module that includes a total of 72 ECTS credits shared among 12 subjects with 6 ECTS credits each that will be studied during the first half of the syllabus. As foreseen in article 12.5 of RD 1393/2007, these 72 credits correspond to basic materials in the "Engineering and Architecture" branch of knowledge from Annex II. 2

3 2. Training module common to the Telecommunications Branch that covers the corresponding competencies with ECTS credits, and which is increased to a total of 66 ECTS credits to strengthen the development of some competencies. The 66 ECTS credits are distributed among 11 subjects that will be studied primarily during the first half of the syllabus (8 of the 11). 3. Specific training module in Sound and Image or in Electronic Systems, which includes a total of 48 ECTS credits for compulsory courses for each itinerary - leading to the attainment of competencies associated with one or another specific technology block - shared among 8 subjects that will be studied during the final two years of the syllabus. 4. Optional Studies Module that includes the optional subjects that make it possible to study for the remaining 42 ECTS credits during the two final years of the syllabus. Students may study up to 7 optional subjects (6 ECTS credits may be obtained for cultural, sports or representational activities) from among the 9 optional subjects offered or the 8 compulsory courses that have not been studied in the Itinerary Specific Technology Training module. The optional subjects are grouped, but there is no requirement to study all the subjects in a group. 5. Dissertation module (in Spanish) which includes one subject giving 12 ECTS credits making up the Dissertation, which will be studied throughout the final year of studies leading to the production and defence of a Dissertation consisting of projects in which students demonstrate their capacity to analyse complex projects, design technological solutions for these problems and to develop them within the scope of technology and telecommunications engineering. Possible itineraries The qualification of Graduate in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid offers students two different itineraries: o Itinerary for the Specialised Degree in Electronic Systems, designed to meet the requirements of practising the profession of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer in the Electronics Systems specialty. o Itinerary for the Specialised Degree in Sound and Image, designed to meet the requirements of practising the profession of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer in the Sound and Image specialty. Both itineraries give graduate students access to the Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering by meeting the requirements of sector of Order CIN/355/

4 Coherence and viability of the study plan Listed below are the subject types included in each module and for each subject, the subjects in which they are developed, their names, their sequence in the academic year/semester and code (see Section 3) of the set of specific competencies covered. The information is expanded later on in information sheet form. 1 Core course Module (72 ECTS credits shared among 5 subjects) 1.1 Mathematic Subjects (24 ECTS credits): training in the mathematical fundamentals of Engineering, with special emphasis on the Telecommunication Branch - Linear Algebra, (1/1), (FB1) - Mathematical Analysis I, (1/1), (FB1) - Mathematical Analysis II, (1/2), (FB1) - Probability and Statistics, (2/1), (FB1) 1.2 Physics (12 ECTS credits ): training in the basic physics of Engineering, with special emphasis on the Telecommunication Branch - General Physics, (1/1), (FB3) - Device Technology, (1/2), (FB4) 1.3 Computer Science and Computer Engineering (18 ECTS credits): training in programming methodology and technologies, the fundamentals of computers (architecture, operating systems, databases and computer programmes), and their applications in Engineering, with special emphasis on the Telecommunication Branch - Programming I, (1/1), (FB2) - Programming II, (1/2), (FB2) - Fundamentals of Computer Systems, (2/2), (FB2) 1.4 Business Subjects (6 ECTS credits): training in the practical aspects of the creation, organisation and management of technology companies, with special emphasis on ICT companies. - Fundamentals of Technology Company Organisation and Management, (1/1), (FB5) 1.5 Circuits and Systems (12 ECTS credits): training in circuit theory and linear systems, and their application in Telecommunication Engineering. - Circuit Analysis, (1/2), FB4 - Linear Systems, (2/1), (FB4) 2 Training Module Common to the Telecommunications Branch (66 ECTS credits shared among 5 subjects) 4

5 2.1 Electronic Circuits and Microprocessors (18 ECTS credits): training in analysis, design and development of electronic circuits (analog, digital and power) and of microprocessors. - Digital Electronic Circuits, (1/2), (CO9) - Analog and Power Circuits, (2/1), (CO8, CO11) - Fundamentals of microprocessors, (2/1), (CO9, CO10) 2.2 Network Architecture (12 ECTS credits): training in the analysis, design, implantation and management communications networks. - Network Architecture I, (2/1), (CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14) - Network Architecture II, (2/2), (CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14) 2.3 Communication Signal Treatment (18 ECTS credits): training in the analysis, design, implantation and roll-out of communications systems. - Communication Theory, (2/2), (CO4, CO5) - Filter Design, (2/2), (CO4, CO5) - Digital Signal Treatment, (3/1), (CO4, CO5) 2.4 Transmission Systems (6 ECTS credits): training in transmission systems analysis and design. - Fundamentals of Wave Transmission and Propagation, (2/2), (CO8) 2.5 Projects and Systems (6 ECTS credits ): training in the analysis, design, implementation and roll-out of end-to-end telecommunications systems through the competencies obtained in previous subjects and specific training in this subject (e.g. standards and regulation) - Telecommunication Projects and Systems, (4/1), (CO1, CO2, CO6, CO15) 2.6 Engineering and Society (6 ECTS credits): Training in oral and written communication competencies (reports, presentations,...), finding information and bibliographic resources through study and learning humanistic aspects of Telecommunications Engineering, including a historic focus and its impact on society. - Engineering and Society, (4/2), (CO1, CO2, CO3) 3 Specific Technology Training Module in Sound and Image or in Electronics Systems (48 ECTS credits grouped into two subjects types; each student must successfully complete one of these) 3.1 Electronic Systems (48 ECTS credits): Training in competencies associated to the requirements that qualify for the exercise of the profession of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer in the Electronics Systems specialty. - Specialised Integrated Devices, (3/1), (SE2, SE7) 5

6 - Control Systems, (3/1), (SE3, SE6) - Digital Electronic Systems, (3/2), (CO9) - Electronic Communications, (3/2), (SE5) - Instrumentation and Measurement, (4/1), (SE3, SE5, SE8) - Electronic Systems Technology, (4/1), (SE3, SE6) - Antennas and Electromagnetic Compatibility, (4/2), (SE9) - Arithmetic for Signal Processing, (4/2), (SE1) 3.2 Sound and Image (48 ECTS credits): Training in competencies associated with the requirements to qualify for the practice of the profession of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer in the Sound and Image specialty. - Audio and Video Systems and Services, (3/1), (SI1, SI5) - Acoustic Engineering, (3/1), (SI4) - Multimedia Signal Treatment, (3/2), (SI1) - Video Technologies, (3/2), (SI1, SI2, SI3, SI5) - Audio Technologies, (4/1), (SI1, SI2, SI3, SI5) - Visual Signal Treatment, (4/1), (SI1) - Voice and Audio Signal Treatment, (4/2), (SI1) - Digital Television, (4/2), (SI2) 4 Optional Subject Module (9 subjects in 5 subject types, complemented by materials not studied specifically in the module and the possibility of obtaining 6 ECTS credits for credit validation of cultural, sporting or representative activities). The optional subjects are grouped by subject matter, but there is no requirement to study all the subjects in a group. 4.1 Transmission Systems Subjects (12 ECTS credits): complementary training associated with competencies in the corresponding specific block (see Order CIN/352/2009, of 9 February 2009). - Transmission Media (3/1) - Audio and Video Systems and Services, (3/2) 4.2 Telematic Subjects (12 ECTS credits): complementary training associated with competencies in the corresponding specific block (see Order CIN/352/2009, of 9 February 2009). - Multimedia Networks, (3/2) - Distributed Systems, (4/1) 4.3 Computer Systems subjects (18 ECTS credits ): complementary training in computer programming, fundamentals and applications 6

7 - Object-Oriented Programming I, (3/1) - Operating Systems, (3/2) - Databases, (4/2) 4.4 Mathematic Subjects (6 ECTS credits): complementary training in the mathematical applied to Engineering, with special emphasis on the Telecommunication Branch - Mathematical Methods in Engineering, (3/1) 4.5 Business Subjects (6 ECTS credits): complementary training in aspects of business organisation and administration - Business Economics, (3/2) 5 Dissertation Module (12 ECTS credits in annual subject during the final academic year): a project, preferably in a professional setting (either in an external company or associated to a research project), which requires the application of the knowledge and competencies associated with the qualification and which proves that the student has attained the competencies necessary to analyse complex problems, design technological solutions to these problems and to implement them within the Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering area. The competencies acquired by the student in the different modules and subject types are brought together and complement each other to create a coherent whole, compatible with the requirements that should be satisfied by a degree in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering. It can be seen that the competencies listed in the description of the modules, subject types and subjects cover all the specifics of the corresponding modules set down in Order CIN/352/2009, of 9 February This information will be provided in section 5.3, which contains the specifications of each subject. Dissertation (12 ECTS, final year) The dissertation is worth 12 ECTS. Work on the dissertation is done during two semesters. If it is foreseeable that the student will finish her/his studies during the first semester of the academic year, it can be completed entirely during said semester, provided the total number of credits enrolled for does not exceed the established limits. The dissertation will be assessed by the student preparing and defending a report on the results of the project. The dissertation will consist of conception and development of a system, application or service in the Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering area of sufficient complexity, so that it will serve as a means for evaluating her/his results to determine whether the student has acquired the knowledge and competencies associated with the qualification. It will be possible to prepare the dissertation associated with a final degree project in the professional setting, including sites abroad. 7

8 The dissertation project done in a professional setting will be encouraged and facilitated either in the context of research projects or technology transfer in course at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, either in the context of work placements in companies or institutions in Spain or abroad. If the student decides to do the project in a work placement setting, she or he will be assigned a business tutor or an academic speaker. The business tutor will be responsible for determining the work programme, which must have a sufficient training element, and to follow up the work done by the student. The academic speaker will be a teacher on the Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering area responsible for verifying that the activities to be done involve the application of the knowledge and competencies associated to the qualification and that the project meets the academic and training requirements corresponding to a dissertation. 8

9 Detailed description of modules and subjects Module name: 1. Core course ECTS credits, type: 72 ECTS, Core course Duration: 72 ECT credits divided among four semesters Situation on the syllabus timeline: Subjects corresponding to the subject types in this module are studied throughout the first and second academic years in four continuous semesters (see situation on syllabus timeline in the section "Additional Comments" in this module). Competencies and results of learning that the student acquires in said module: General competencies: DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4, DD5, ITT1, ITT2, ITT3, ITT4, ITT5, ITT6, ITT7, ITT8, ITT9 Specific competencies: FB1, FB2, FB3, FB4, FB5 (those developed in each subject type shown below) Results of learning common to all subject types: Students will be capable of applying the knowledge acquired to the resolution of simple problems on the subject types in the module. Students will have acquired the capacity to formulate and solve a real problem using mathematical, physical and computer tools. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Mathematics: Basic Mathematics: knowledge of basic mathematical principals and theorems. Rigour and accuracy when formulating and resolving mathematical problems. Basic knowledge of algebra: functions, relations and conjunctures. Command of mathematical tools such as derivatives and integration of one or several variables, limit calculation, successions and series, resolutions of linear equation systems, matrix algebra, calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Command of the calculation of probabilities, variables and random factors: The main distributions and elements and basic techniques of statistical in furtherance and its applications in engineering. Results of specific learning for Subject Type physics: Understanding of basic physics applied to communications. Capacity to identify and use basic electronic devices. Capacity to estimate the parameters of the model of the system by regressive adjustment of the results. 9

10 Skilful use of the laboratory instruments and capacity to make the laboratory measurements Capacity to draw up a report on a measurement process. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Computer Science and Computer Engineering: Understanding of programming techniques using high-level language. Understanding of abstract data types and their implementation in high-level programming languages. Understanding the algorithmic principles and techniques necessary for estimating their complexity. Comprehension of the basic concepts of operating systems and databases. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Business Studies: Understanding of aspects of creation, organisation and technology business management. Results of specific learning for Subject Type circuits and systems: Qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the behaviour of the most simple electrical circuits, necessary for the analysis and design of basic components of electronics and communications systems. Understanding and command of linear systems and of functions and transform systems. Previous requirements: None Training activities in ECTS credits, their teaching-learning methodology and their relationship with competencies that students must acquire: [30 ECTS (42%)] Practical-theoretical classroom lessons. Methodology: The subjects will be taught by theoretical and practical explanation, including demonstrations, problem-solving and, in the event, exercises with the help of the computer. The subject teacher may provide materials such as notes, exercise sheets, computer work, etc. Additional reading may also be suggested. The teacher of each subject will do exercises and suggest examples to enable the understanding of the concepts presented in each subject and illustrate the methods by explaining in theoretical classes, as well as some of their applications in telecommunications problems. [15 ECTS (21%)] Group work in the laboratory. Methodology: Practical work and projects in groups of 2 to 3 students (practical work) or medium-sized groups (projects). The activities to be done include preparatory work (reading, study, exercises), analysis of the problem, formulation of the solution, validation tests and analysis of results, preparing reports and final presentation. A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from in person work in a laboratory under the guidance of a teacher. 10

11 A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from work done in small groups (maximum 40 students) under the guidance of a teacher. The activities in these sessions will be project oriented. [3 ECTS (4%)] Individual tutorship or small groups and seminars. Methodology: These sessions are used to resolve doubts, provide additional information, and to guide students doing exercises or solving problems. [3 ECTS (4%)] Small individual projects or in small groups. Methodology: Development of projects on a system, application or service in the technologies engineering and telecommunications services area either individually or in small groups. [21 ECTS (29%)] Individual work and study. Methodology: Students do exercises autonomously, individually or in small groups. Students do these exercises in a systematic and orderly manner, endeavouring to resolve these on the basis of solutions presented and analysed in class. Assessment System: Students are assessed taking into account the following elements (their minimum contribution to the overall assessment is stated in percentage terms): Assessment of reports and presentations on practical work done in laboratories (if any, 20%). Ongoing assessment of participation in "in-person" activities, problem-solving and exercises (10%). Assessment of a project based on deliverable documents, intermediates reviews and final presentation of results (10%). Intermediate Control/s (10%). Final examination (50%). 11

12 Subject type 1.1: Mathematics (24 ECTS, Core course* 1 ) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Linear algebra - Mathematical analysis I - Mathematical analysis II - Probability and statistics Subject type 1.2: Physics (12 ECTS, Core course* 2 ) Subjects (6 ECTS): - General Physics - Device Technology Subject type 1.3: Computers (18 ECTS, Core course* 3 ) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Programming I - Programming II - Fundamentals of Computer Systems Subject type 1.4: Business Studies (6 ECTS, Core course* 4 ) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Fundamentals of Organisation and Management of Technology Companies Subject type 1.5: Circuits and Systems (12 ECTS, Core course* 5 ) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Circuit analysis - Linear Systems Core course*: As foreseen in article 12.5 of RD 1393/2007, in Annex II for the basic materials in the "Engineering and Architecture" branch of knowledge. * 1 Subjects linked to the Mathematics subject type from Annex II of the aforementioned RD * 2 Subjects linked to the Physics subject type from Annex II of the aforementioned RD * 3 Subjects linked to the Computer Science and Computer Engineering subject type from Annex II of the aforementioned RD * 4 Subjects linked to the Business Studies subject type from Annex II of the aforementioned RD * 5 Subject "Circuits Analysis" linked to the Physics, subject and to the "Linear Systems" subject linked to the Mathematics subject type from Annex II of the aforementioned RD The total credits in this module (72 ECTS), are distributed among the following Core course subject types from Annex II of the aforementioned RD: Mathematics (30), Physics (18), Computer Science and Computer Engineering (18), Business Studies (6). 12

13 Brief description of the content of each subject type: Subject type 1.1: Mathematics (FB1 Competencies) Linear Algebra (FB1 Competencies) Notions of abstract algebra, linear equation systems, matrix algebra, vector spaces, linear applications, scale product and rectangularity, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Mathematical Analysis I (FB1 Competencies) Real and complex numbers. Real functions of real variable. Limits, continuously and derivability; differential calculation of a variable. Succession in series of real numbers and functions. Integration. Integral calculation of a variable. Calculation of surface areas, lengths and revolution volumes. Mathematical Analysis II (FB1 Competencies) Vector calculus. Functions of several variables. Analytical functions Complex series. Differentiation and partial derivatives, representation of surfaces, conics and quadrics, parametric integration, multiple, on curves and surfaces. Probability and Statistics (FB1 Competencies) Combinatorics. Probability. Scalar random variables and vector random variables, distributions with application in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering (Gaussian, Poisson, exponential, Bernouilli, etc.). Elements and basic techniques of statistical inference and their applications in engineering. Subject type 1.2: Physics (FB3, FB4 Competencies) General Physics (FB3 Competencies) Introduction to mechanics. Introduction to thermodynamics. Introduction to electromagnetism: Electrostatic, introduction to Maxwell equations and electromagnetic waves. Device Technology (FB4 Competencies) Physical principle of semi-conductors and p-n junctions. Rectifying diode. Other types of diodes. Bipolar transistors and field effect transistors. Operating regions. Linear models. Basic electronic and photonic circuits. Materials technology and its applications in communications. Subject type 1.3: Computer Science (FB2 Competencies) Programming I (FB2 Competencies) Fundamentals of programming, compilation, execution and programme purging. C (programming language), basic data types and control structures, tables and chains, pointers and functions. Introduction to structured programming, memory management. Programming II (FB2 Competencies) 13

14 Advanced C programming. Abstract data types (stacks, strings, lists, binary trees, graphs). Algorithms and applications on abstract data types. Efficiency of algorithms. Order and search algorithms. Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Engineering Systems (FB2 Competencies) Fundamentals, description and use of computers. Introduction to operating systems: Tasks and planning, E/S, concurrence, threads and semaphores. Introduction to databases: Basic SQL. Subject type 1.4: Business (FB5 Competencies) Fundamentals of Organisation and Management of Technology Companies (FB3 Competencies) Business economy. Organisation and management of technology companies. Business models. Intellectual property, patents and licences. Social aspects of Telecommunications. Subject type 1.5: Circuits and Systems (FB4 competencies) Circuits Analysis I (FB4 Competencies) Electrical Devices with basic systems. Variables and elements of a circuit. Kirchoff's Laws. Resolution of resistive circuits. Analysis of circuits in time domain: 1st and 2nd order circuits (introduction to EDOs). Analysis of sinusoidal circuits: Phasors, impedances, power and energy, resonance in RLC parallel and sequential circuits. Methods and theorems: linearity and proportionality, superposition, topology, equivalent impedance, Thevenin and Norton theorems, adaptation to impedance, transmission loss and insertion. Linear Systems (FB4 Competencies) Operations with signals, power and energy, properties of systems, continuous and discrete linear systems, convolution, Fourier Series, Continuous and discrete time Fourier Form, frequency response, sampling and interpolation. Additional Comments: The timeline distribution of the subjects in each subject type will be (code course/semester) Subject type 1.1 (Mathematics): 1st and 2nd academic years (3 consecutive semesters). Linear Algebra (1/1), Mathematical Analysis I (1/I), Mathematical Analysis II (1/2), Probability and Statistics (2/1) Subject type 1.2 (Physics): 1st academic year (2 consecutive semesters). General Physics, (1/1), Device Technology (1/2) Subject type 1.3 (Computer Science and Computer Engineering): 1st and 2nd 14

15 academic years (3 semesters). Programming I (1/1), Programming II (1/2), Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Engineering Systems (2/2) Subject type 1.4 (Business Studies): Fundamentals of Organisation and Management of Technology Companies, (1/1) Subject type 1.5 (Circuits and Systems): 1st and 2nd academic years (2 consecutive semesters). Circuit Analysis, (1/2), Linear Systems (2/1) 15

16 Module name: 2. Training Common to the Telecommunication Branch ECTS credits, type: 66 ECTS, compulsory Duration: 66 ECT credits divided among six semesters Situation on the syllabus timeline: Subjects corresponding to the subject types in this module are studied throughout the two semesters in the second academic year, although they also extend into the second semester of the first, third and fourth academic years (see situation on syllabus timeline in the section "Additional Comments" in this module). Competencies and results of learning that the student acquires with said module: General competencies: DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4, DD5, ITT1, ITT2, ITT3, ITT4, ITT5, ITT6, ITT7, ITT8, ITT9 Specific competencies: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO11, CO12, CO13, CO14, CO15 (those included in each subject type are shown below) Results of learning common to all subject types: Students will have learned to use communication and computer science and computer engineering applications (office technology, databases, advanced calculation, project management, visualisation, etc.) to support the development and exploitation of networks, services and telecommunication and electronic applications. Students will have acquired the knowledge required to analyse and specify the basic parameters of a communications system. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Electronic Circuits and Microprocessors: Capacity to analyse and design both combined and sequential digital circuits. Capacity to distinguish and assess the advantages and drawbacks of synchronous and asynchronous sequential circuits and to use a clock signal. Basic knowledge of integrated circuits and logic families. Comprehension of microprocessor structure: CPU, memory and input/output peripherals. Know how to use sets of instructions and machine language. Capacity to analyse systems architecture based on microprocessors. Capacity to use hardware description languages. Knowledge and capacity to select analog circuits, particularly those used in 16

17 energy sources and power converters. Basic knowledge of electrical technology, electrical distribution and generation. Basic knowledge of power electronics and switched converters. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Network Architecture. Knowledge and use of network architecture concepts, protocols and communications interfaces. Capacity to differentiate the concepts of access and transport networks, circuit switching networks and packets, fixed and mobile networks a well as distributed network systems and applications, voice, data, audio, video and interactive and multimedia services. Knowledge of network connection and routing methods as well as the fundamentals of planning, network dimensioning according to traffic parameters. Knowledge of the structural and functional components of a telecommunications network and its fixed and mobile services. Understanding of switching technology and resource sharing. Performance analysis capacity (delay, loss probability, blocking probability,...) of a telecommunications network. Capacity to dimension network links according to the objectives of different types of voice, data or multimedia traffic. Knowledge of protocol architecture models. Understanding of TCP/IP protocol mechanisms and routing and net connection methods. Knowledge and use of the fundamentals of network, systems and telecommunications services programming. Capacity to design, roll out and configure IP networks. Capacity to configure basic network services. Knowledge and application of the standards and regulation of protocols and networks of international standardisation bodies (UIT-T, IETF, ETSI, IEEE802,..). Results of specific learning for Subject Type Signal Treatment in Communications: Understanding and command of linear systems and of functions and related transformed systems. Understanding and command of characterisation and description of determinist and randomised signals and their application in voice, data, audio and video coding and characterisation of noise disturbances. Understanding and command of signal modulation and demodulation techniques. Comprehension and command of signal handling and filtering techniques, both analog and digital. Capacity to apply the above knowledge to assess the technological alternatives and to specify, roll out and maintain communications systems and services. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Transmission Systems. Qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the basic mechanisms of the 17

18 electromagnetic wave propagation phenomenon and their interaction with obstacles, both in open spaces and with the most simple guiding systems. Capacity to analyse and specify the basic parameters of a communications system. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Projects and systems: Capacity to conceive, that rollout, organize and manage networks, systems, services and test communications infrastructures in residential contexts (home, city and digital communications) business and institutions responsible for their commissioning and continuous improvement, as well as understanding their economic and social impact. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Engineering and Society: Knowledge of the social context and impact of engineering. Specifically, knowledge and development of fundamental human rights, democratic principles, principles of equality between men and women, equal opportunities, solidarity, attention and respect for different cultures, environmental impact and protection, universal access to disabled people, design for all, and the intrinsic values of a peaceful culture, in the exercise of the profession of engineer. Capacity to create, analyse in a critical manner, effectively share and communicate, orally, in writing or through computer knowledge networks, procedures, results and ideas related to computer science and computer engineering and communication, understanding and assessing their social, economic and cultural impact. Knowledge of the historical development of engineering from its origins to the present day. Knowledge of applications, products, developments and innovative ideas in the ICT area and their possible role on the evolution of society. Understanding of the cultural and economic impact of engineering and its connection with ethics and social and professional responsibility. Recognition of the international area of this work, its consequences and responsibilities and, specifically, the importance of attention to and respect for different cultures. Understanding the importance of sustainable, responsible environmentally respectful technological development that consolidates and develops democratic values, equality among people which encourages a culture of peace and progress. Capacity to write educational articles, technical reports and user manuals on ICT related matters. Capacity to make educational presentations, deliver technical seminars, courses and give practical demonstrations of ICT related matters. Capacity to prepare network content on ICT related matters. The ability to work as part of a group. Development of creativity and self-learning capacities. Previous requirements: None 18

19 Training activities in ECTS credits, their teaching-learning methodology and their relationship with competencies that students must acquire: [24 ECTS (36%)] Practical-theoretical classes in classroom. Methodology: The subjects will be taught by theoretical and practical explanation, including demonstrations, problem-solving and exercises with the help of the computer. The subject teacher may provide materials such as notes, exercise sheets, computer work, etc. Additional reading may also be suggested. The teacher of each subject will do exercises and suggest examples to enable the understanding of the concepts presented in each subject and illustrate methods through explanations in theoretical classes, as well as some of their applications in telecommunications problems. The teacher will suggest exercises or activities to the students that can be done with the help of a computer. [15 ECTS (23%)] Group work in the laboratory. Methodology: Practical work and projects in groups of 2 to 3 students (practical work) or medium-sized groups (projects). The activities to be done include preparatory work (reading, study, exercises), analysis of the problem, formulation of the solution, validation tests and analysis of results, preparing reports and final presentation. A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from work done in person in a laboratory under the guidance of a teacher. A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from work done in small groups (maximum 40 students) under the guidance of a teacher. The activities in these sessions will be project oriented. [3 ECTS (5%)] Individual tutorship or in small groups and seminars. Methodology: These sessions are used to resolve doubts, provide additional information, and to guide students doing exercises or solving problems. [6 ECTS (9%)] Small individual projects or in small groups. Methodology: Development of projects on a system, application or service in the technologies engineering and telecommunications services area either individually or in small groups. [18 ECTS (27%)] Individual work and study. Methodology: Students do exercises autonomously, individually or in small groups. Students do these exercises in a systematic and orderly manner, endeavouring to resolve these on the basis of solutions presented and analysed in class. Assessment System: Students are assessed taking into account the following elements (their minimum contribution to the overall assessment is stated in percentage terms): 19

20 Assessment of reports and presentations of practical work done in laboratories (if any, 20%). Ongoing assessment of participation in "in-person" activities, problem-solving and exercises (10%). Assessment of a project based on deliverable documents, intermediates reviews and final presentation of results (10%). Intermediate Control/s (10%). Final examination (50%). Subject type 2.1: Electronic Circuits and Microprocessors (18 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Digital and Electronic Circuits - Analog and Power Circuits - Fundamentals of Microprocessors Subject type 2.2: Network architecture (12 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Network Architecture I - Network Architecture II Subject type 2.3: Communications Signal Treatment (18 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Communication theory - Filter design - Digital Signal Treatment Subject type 2.4: Transmission Systems: (6 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Fundamentals of Wave Transmission and Propagation Subject type 2.5: Projects and Systems (6 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Telecommunications Projects and Systems Subject type 2.6: Engineering and Society (6 ECTS) Subjects (6 ECTS): - Engineering and Society Brief description of the content of each subject type: Subject type 2.1: Electronic Circuits and Microprocessors (Competencies CO8, CO9, CO10, CO11) Digital Electronic Circuits (Competencies CO9) Binary arithmetic and Boole algebra, logic families, combined and sequential circuit design, both synchronous and asynchronous. Introduction to integrated circuits. Analog and Power Circuits (Competencies CO8, CO11) Quadrupole, basic types of amplifier, frequency response and Bode diagrams. Power amplifiers (classes). Operational amplifiers: ideal and real cases, basic circuits, stability, feedback, oscillators. Introduction to power electronics: Rectification, 20

21 regulation and basic commuted converters (reducer, elevator, elevator-reducer). Energy conversion and solar photovoltaic energy. Microprocessor Fundamentals (Competencies CO9, CO10 ) Basic architecture of a microprocessor. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU). Designing a set of instructions. Machine language. Design and control of data routes. Memory System. E/S Peripherals. VHDL Language. Subject type 2.2: Network Architecture (Competencies CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14) Network Architecture I (Competencies CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14) Protocol architecture. Application layer Transport layer. General aspects of the Network layer. Network Architecture II ( Competencies CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14) String theory. Oriented at the Network layer. Link layer. Media access control sublayer. Physical layer. Subject type 2.3: Communications Signal Treatment (Competencies CO4, CO5) Communication Theory, (Competencies CO4, CO5) Analog linear (DBL, AM, BLU, BLV, QAM) and angular (PM y FM) modulations. Digital communications model system. Digital baseband transmission with noise. Digital receivers. Constellation of a modulation. Digital bandpass transmission with noise (ASK, QAM, PSK, FSK). Digital transmission using limited broadband channels (Nyquist criterion and raised cosine filter) Filter Design (Competencies CO4, CO5) Quadripoles, Laplace transform, systems characterised by differential equations, design and realisation of analogical filters, Z Transform, systems characterised by difference equations, design and realisation of digital filters. Digital Signals (Competencies CO4, CO5 ) Introduction to treatment of stochastic processes and their temporary and spectral characterisation, Discreet Fourier Transform and FFT, Spectral Analysis by DFT. Subject type 2.4: Transmission Systems (Competencies CO8) Fundamentals of Wave Transmission and Propagation (Competencies CO8) Maxwell Equations with time and frequency control. Source and media characterisation. Energy Transference. Flat waves and impact on obstacles. Communication guided by physical support (TEM modes). Introduction to radiation, basic parameters. Focus from the point of view of transmission systems in communications. Subject type 2.5: Projects and Systems (Competencies CO1, CO2, CO6, CO15) Telecommunication Projects and Systems (Competencies CO1, CO2, CO6, 21

22 CO15) Project preparation: Life cycle, development projects, business organisation, quality, risk, viability, management. Telecommunications Projects. Network segments. Transport technologies. Access technologies. Protocols and services. Quality of service: Future vision of networks. Subject type 2.6: Engineering and Society (Competencies CO1, CO2, CO3) Engineering and Society (Competencies FB4) History and further perspectives of engineering. Origin and development of Telecommunications Engineering. Current scenario of information and communication technologies. Future perspectives. Technology and innovation. The information society. New technologies and business. Professional and ethical questions. Legal aspects of Telecommunications Engineering. Seminars on information-finding techniques, bibliographical resources, oral and written expression techniques (reports, presentations, etc.). Additional Comments: The timeline distribution of the subjects in each subject type will be (code course/semester) Subject type 2.1 (Electronic Circuits and Microprocessors): 1st and 2nd academic years (2 consecutive semesters). Electronic Digital Circuits (1/2), Analog and Power Circuits, (2/1), Fundamentals of microprocessors (2/1) Subject type 2.2 (Network Architecture): 2nd academic year (2 consecutive semesters). Network Architecture I, (2/1), Network Architecture II (2/2) Subject type 2.3 (Communications Signal Treatment): 2nd and 3rd academic years (2 consecutive semesters). Communication theory ( 2/2 ), Filter Design ( 2/2 ), Digital Signal Treatment ( 3/1 ) Subject type 2.4 (Transmission Systems): Fundamentals of Wave Transmission and Propagation (2/2) Subject type 2.5 (Projects and Systems): Telecommunications Projects and Systems (4/1) Subject type 2.6 (Engineering and Society): Engineering and Society, (4/2) 22

23 Module name: 3. Training in Specific Technology in Sound and Image or in Electronic Systems ECTS credits, type: 96 ECTS, compulsory (students are required to study one of the two subject types in their entirety to obtain the 48 ECTS credits in the module) Duration: 48 ECT credits divided among four semesters Situation on the syllabus timeline: Subjects corresponding to the subject types in this module are studied throughout the third and fourth academic years of the degree, in four consecutive semesters (see situation on syllabus timeline in the section "Additional Comments" in this module). Competencies and results of learning that the student acquires in said module: General competencies: DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4, DD5, ITT1, ITT2, ITT3, ITT4, ITT5, ITT6, ITT7, ITT8, ITT9 Specific competencies: SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5, SE6, SE7, SE8, SE9 (for subject type Electronic Systems-) y SI1, SI2, SI3, SI4, SI5 (for subject type 3.2 -Sound and Image-) Results of specific learning for Subject Type Transmission Systems. Knowledge of electronic devices, circuits, equipment and systems. Knowledge of the design techniques of electronic circuits. Knowledge of electronic integrated devices. Knowledge of feedback theory and control systems. Knowledge of closed loop and stability. Capacity to integrate analog and digital subsystems systems based in microprocessors. Understanding of microcontrollers. Knowledge of low-level programming languages. Assembler. Knowledge of temporization mechanisms and interruption management. Knowledge of electronic instrumentation and measurement systems. Knowledge of interferences, antennas and electromagnetic compatibility. Capacity to specify, implement, document and use electronic equipment and systems. Knowledge of the standards governing electronic equipment. Capacity to design interface devices, capture and store data and terminals for telecommunication services and systems. Results of specific learning for Subject Type Sound and Image: 23

24 Capacity to build, exploit and manage uptake services and applications, analogical and digital treatment, encoding, transportation, representation, processing, storage, reproduction, management and presentation of audio-visual services and multimedia information. Capacity to analyse, specify, realise and maintain television, audio and video systems equipment, heads and facilities in both fixed and mobile environments. Capacity to accomplish projects on sites and facilities to be used for the production and recording of audio and video signals. Ability to accomplish audio engineering projects. Capacity to create, encode, manage, broadcast and distribute multimedia content, taking into consideration usability and accessibility of interactive and broadcast audio-visual services criteria. Previous requirements: None Training activities in ECTS credits, their teaching-learning methodology and their relationship with competencies that students must acquire: [15 ECTS (31%)] Practical-theory classes in classroom. Methodology: The subjects will be taught by theoretical and practical explanation, including demonstrations, problem-solving and, exercises with the help of the computer. The subject teacher may provide materials such as notes, exercise sheets, computer work, etc. Additional reading may also be suggested. The teacher of each subject will do exercises and suggest examples to enable the understanding of the concepts presented in each subject and illustrate the methods by explaining in theoretical classes, as well as some of their applications in telecommunications problems. The teacher will suggest exercises or activities to the students that can be done with the help of a computer. [12 ECTS (25%)] Group work in the laboratory. Methodology: Practical work and projects in groups of 2 to 3 students (practical work) or medium-sized groups (projects). The activities to be done include preparatory work (reading, study, exercises), analysis of the problem, formulation of the solution, validation tests and analysis of results, preparing reports and final presentation. A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from in-person work in a laboratory under the guidance of a teacher. A minimum of three ECT credits will be obtained from work done in small groups (maximum 40 students) under the guidance of a teacher. The activities in these sessions will be project oriented. [3 ECTS (6%)] Small individual tutorials or in small groups. Methodology: These sessions are used to resolve doubts, provide additional information, and to guide students doing exercises or solving problems. 24

25 [6 ECTS (13%)] Small individual projects or in small groups. Methodology: Development of projects on a system, application or service in the technologies engineering and telecommunications services area either individually or in small groups. [12 ECTS (25%)] Individual work and study. Methodology: Students do exercises autonomously, individually or in small groups. Students do these exercises in a systematic and orderly manner, endeavouring to resolve these on the basis of solutions presented and analysed in class. Assessment System: Students are assessed taking into account the following elements (their minimum contribution to the overall assessment is stated in percentage terms): Assessment of reports and presentations on practical work done in laboratories (if any, 20%). Ongoing assessment of participation in "in-person" activities, problem-solving and exercises (10%). Assessment of a project based on deliverable documents, intermediates reviews and final presentation of results (10%). Intermediate control/s (10%). Final examination (50%). Subject type 3.1: Electronic Systems (48 ECTS) Compulsory courses for Electronic Systems amplification (6 ECTS each): - Specialised Integrated Devices - Control Systems - Digital and Electronic Circuits - Communications Electronics - Instrumentation and Measurement - Electronics Systems Technology - Antennas and Electromagnetic Compatibility - Arithmetic for Signal Processing Subject type 3.2: Sound and Image (48 ECTS) Compulsory courses for Sound and Image amplification (6 ECTS each): - Audio and Video Systems and Services - Acoustic Engineering - Multimedia Digital Signal Treatment - Video Technologies - Audio Technologies - Visual Signal Treatment - Voice and Audio Signal Treatment - Digital Television 25