Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi Module Code EN5800 Module Title Advanced Engineering Mathematics Credits 3.0 Hours/Week Lectures 3 Pre/Co – requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart the mathematical concepts required for a solid understanding of core subject contents related to Telecommunications. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to: • Describe the theories and concepts related to selected areas of mathematics • Demonstrate the ability to relate mathematical concepts related to a given engineering application • Apply the concepts learnt to solve the problems Outline Syllabus • Review of Fourier Analysis with Applications in Linear Systems: • Random Variables: • Applied Linear Algebra: • Optimization:
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Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5800 Module Title Advanced Engineering Mathematics Credits 3.0
Hours/Week Lectures 3 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments
Term 1 Module Type Core
Module Aims To impart the mathematical concepts required for a solid understanding of core subject contents related to Telecommunications. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Describe the theories and concepts related to selected areas of mathematics • Demonstrate the ability to relate mathematical concepts related to a given engineering
application • Apply the concepts learnt to solve the problems
Outline Syllabus
• Review of Fourier Analysis with Applications in Linear Systems:
• Random Variables:
• Applied Linear Algebra:
• Optimization:
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5460 Module Title Statistical Signal Processing Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart the analytical framework necessary to understand the characterization of communication systems and signals. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Describe different stochastic processes encountered in communication systems • Examine statistical and spectral properties of signals, and the effect of systems on these
properties • Apply a suitable estimation method for a given scenario
Outline Syllabus • Random Processes: Statistics of Random Processes, Stationary and Ergodic Processes,
Cyclostationary Processes, Gaussian Processes, Multivariate probability density functions, Transformations, Spectral Characteristics of Random Signals, Random Process Characterization: Karhunen-Loeve expansion
• Method of Moments: • Discrete Linear Models: Definition and Properties, linear models and examples, extension to
the linear model • Fundamentals of linear estimation: minimum mean square error estimation, optimum linear
estimation, orthogonality principle. • Estimation methods: Least squares estimation, linear unbiased estimators, Best linear
unbiased estimators, linear minimum mean square estimation, maximum likelihood estimation
• The Bayesian philosophy: Introduction to general Bayesian estimators and linear Bayesian estimators
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5600 Module Title Digital Communications
Credits 2 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre/Co – requisites EN5460
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart a strong theoretical foundation on signal and receiver design in digital communication systems Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to:
Analyze communication systems using the knowledge of the mathematical and geometrical representation of baseband and modulated signals
Design communication systems Design signals and receivers for AWGN and band-limited channels Perform encoding and decoding operations of various types of error correcting codes Evaluate the improvement in error performance of digital communication systems that can be
obtained using error correcting codes Outline Syllabus Representations of Communication Signals and Systems: Representation of Band-pass Signals and Systems: Pre-envelope, Complex envelope, Equivalent low-pass model, Signal space representation, Representation of Digitally Modulated Signals
Digital Transmission through an Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) Channel: Optimum Receiver for PAM Signals: correlation demodulator, matched-filter, Optimum maximum a posteriori (MAP) and maximum likelihood (ML) detectors, Error performance of memoryless modulation techniques
Signal Design for Band-Limited Channels: Intersymbol Interference (ISI), Nyquist’s Criterion, Partial Response Signaling, Data detection for controlled ISI
Digital Transmission through Band-Limited Channels: Optimum receiver: Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation (MLSE), Discrete-time model, Viterbi Algorithm, Linear Equalization, Decision Feedback Equalization
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Module Code EN5360 Module Title Advanced Networking Concepts Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims To prepare the students for an in depth understanding of modern networks through an analysis of design decisions of network protocols. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the design decisions related to the stack of protocols used in modern networks • Identify the trends in the development of new protocols • Explain the elements of network protocols and the process of their design • Apply the knowledge of protocols for troubleshooting of problems
Outline Syllabus • Analysis of Protocols: L2 (STP, RSTP), L3 (RIP, OSPF,IS-IS,BGP), L4 (TCP,UDP) and
Application Layer Protocols (DNS, RTP,RTCP,SNMP) • Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS): Introduction, MPLS-VPN, Traffic Engineering • Multicast Protocols: L2 and L3 Multicasting • IPv6 – Introduction, Subnetting in IPv6, Auto-configuration, Migration from IPv4 to IPv6, Dual
Stack, Tunneling
Module Code EN5650 Module Title Microwave Communications Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims This course aims to impart the knowledge of principles and applications of microwave communication. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to;
• Identify issues in tropospheric space wave propagation • Describe the components of a terrestrial microwave Communication system • Assess the methods of propagation modeling • Design the path and configuration of a TML
Outline Syllabus • Principles of Wave Propagation - Free Space Propagation: Wave equation in E and A vectors,
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5260 Module Title Telecommunication Technology Management Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims The aim of this course is to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation for managing telecommunication technologies. It introduces concepts and frameworks for analyzing how firms create/acquire, commercialize and capture value from telecommunication technology-based products and services. The course also aims at developing a holistic approach in students, enabling them to succeed in Sri Lankan telecommunication organizations by being responsible and responsive to the demands of the new technologies, the organization and the society at large. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to;
• Assess the role of telecommunication in the societal modernization • Classify telecommunication networks and services • Analyze markets and consumer behavior for telecom services in Sri Lanka • Plan technological transitions and the management process
Outline Syllabus • Telecommunication industry overview : Global and local industry landscape • Theories of modernization and the role of telecommunication networks • Classification of telecommunication networks and services • Role of the standards and/or recommendations • Fundamental concepts of evolving telecommunication platforms (eg. IN, NGN etc.) • Telecommunication service models • Perceived service quality in telecommunication services • Marketing concepts for telecommunication products and services • Technology absorption and managing technological transitions • Telecommunication project management
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5610 Module Title Wireless Communications Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5600 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart a sound theoretical knowledge on the wireless propagation environment and associated communication techniques Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
Evaluate the wireless communication channel Analyze the performance of communication systems in the wireless environment Apply suitable techniques for minimization of the detrimental effects of the channel Design a basic cellular system for given requirements
Outline Syllabus
• Mobile Radio Environment: Free-space propagation, path loss models, Shadowing, Small-scale fading, Time-varying channel impulse response, Classification of channels, Statistical fading distributions, Mathematical modeling of fading multipath channels.
• Diversity Techniques: Diversity schemes: space, frequency, polarization, angle, time and multipath diversity, Receiver diversity: selective, switched, maximal-ratio, and equal-gain combining techniques, Moment generating functions in diversity analysis.
• Digital Transmission on Fading Multipath Channels: Signal Design for fading multipath channels, Performance of digital modulation in fading channels.
• Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO): Narrowband MIMO model, Parallel decomposition of the MIMO channel, Precoding, Transmit-diversity techniques, Spatial multiplexing, MIMO receiver schemes.
• Cellular Systems: Cellular system fundamentals, Frequency reuse, Channel assignment schemes, Cellular traffic analysis, Cell coverage, Capacity of cellular systems, Techniques to improve the capacity and coverage of cellular systems, Handoff techniques.
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Module Code EN5810 Module Title Tele-Traffic Engineering Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Core Module Aims To provide the students the required background in tele-traffic theory and traffic measurements to understand the functioning of networks within the demand and supply framework and the need for optimal resource allocation Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the different queuing theories related to telecommunication systems and their impact on modeling of telecom networks
• Describe the need for traffic measurements and dimensioning • Assess the need for traffic engineering in core networks • Apply the knowledge of traffic theory to simulate real networks
Outline Syllabus • Traffic flow in networks: Traffic units and parameters, offered traffic and carried traffic,
congestion and delay, subscriber behaviour.
• Dimensioning of loss and delay systems: Distribution of traffic, availability, lost call theory for restricted availability; dimensioning methods, tables and charts, computerized aids
• Loss and delay in switching systems: lost call theory for Gradings and link systems, efficiency indicators, grade of service
• Traffic measurements: ITU recommendations, monitoring grade of service traffic intensity, holding time call and traffic dispersion; error analysis considerations and optimization.
• Queuing theory: Modelling of stochastic processes, Introduction to queueing theory, queueing networks, Simulation methods: generation of random numbers, Issues in statistical evaluation.
• Application examples: Traffic & mobility modelling in mobile communication networks, Different aspects of computer network systems
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5820 Module Title Information Theory Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5600 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart an advanced knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Information Theory and their applications in modern digital communication systems Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to: Design a suitable lossless source code for a discrete memoryless source Analyze a given communication channel and evaluate its information capacity Calculate the rate distortion function of a given source Apply the principles of Information Theory to a range of digital communication problems
Outline Syllabus Information Measures and some of their Properties: Definition of information, information
sources: memoryless and Markov sources, Information measures: self information, entropy, relative information, and mutual information, Jensen's Inequality, and information rate.
Asymptotic Equipartition Property: Asymptotic equipartition property (AEP) theorem, Consequences of the AEP, High-probability sets and typical Set.
Lossless Data Compression: Classes of codes, Average length, Kraft inequality, Huffman codes, conditions for existence Huffman codes, optimality of Huffman codes, Shannon-Fano-Elias coding, arithmetic coding and Lempel-Ziv coding.
Channel Capacity: Capacity of discrete memoryless channels, symmetric channels, jointly typical sequences, channel coding theorem, differential entropy, Gaussian channel, channel coding theorem for Gaussian channels, bandlimited and parallel Gaussian channels, and capacity of MIMO channels.
Rate Distortion Theorem: Optimal quantization, rate distortion function, rate distortion theorem and its converse, and computation of the rate distortion function.
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Module Code EN5370 Module Title Network Design Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5360 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims To equip the students with the required practical knowledge in Layer 2 and Layer 3 to design high performance enterprise networks. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the elements of good network design • Differentiate between the Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues to partition the network appropriately. • Design high performance networks using Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols • Analyze the network performance using Simulation tools
Outline Syllabus • Layer 2 and 3 considerations for Network Design • Design of following Networks: LAN, Campus Networks, MPLS based Enterprise Networks,
MPLS –VPN • Design of Multicast Services – IPv4 and IPv6 • IPv6 Network Design
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Module Code EN5380 Module Title Multimedia Networks Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments - Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart knowledge on the challenges related to wired and wireless multimedia communication systems. Learning Outcomes At the end of this module, the students will be able to:
• Identify the design challenges related to multimedia communication systems • Discuss multimedia content representation methods • Analyze multimedia content distribution networks • Discuss congestion control mechanisms associated with multimedia networks
Outline Syllabus • Introduction. Overview of multimedia applications on the Internet, characteristics of multimedia
traffic sources (throughput variation with time, time dependency etc.) , requirements and performance metrics of multimedia communications (throughput, error rate, delay, jitter etc.).
• Multimedia information representation. Text, images, audio an video representation methods, text (eg. Huffman, Lempel-Ziv-Welsh) and image (eg. GIF, JPEG) compression, compression principles, Audio (eg. ADPCM, LPC, CELP, MPEG audio coders) and Video (eg. H.261, H.263, MPEG 4, wavelet) compression. Relevance of coding to multimedia communications.
• IP Multi-caste. Overview of IP multi castee, IP multi caste deployment issues, applications-level multi caste (ALM).
• Multimedia content distribution. Scalable streaming protocols for VOD. (periodic broadcast, patching and BW skimming), scalable bulk data distribution (disk scheduling etc.), content distribution networks, peer-to-peer streaming. IPTV.
• Rate control of streaming media. QoS mechanisms for multimedia streaming, Review of TCP Congestion Control; TCP Vegas; Binomial congestion control; Unicast rate control protocols (e.g., RAP, TFRC); Multi cast rate control protocols (e.g., RLM, FLID-DL, WEBRC).
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Module Code EN5390 Module Title Technologies for Converged Services Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5360 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart the knowledge required to understand the impact of IP convergence and the technologies for the provision of new services Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the need for and impact of convergence of services over IP – Triple and Quadruple Play • Describe the different technologies used for convergence • Design a converged service application for a given scenario (E.g. VOIP) • Demonstrate the workings of XMLs for data transfer using an appropriate simple application
Outline Syllabus • Need and Impact of Converged Services over IP • Design of VOIP systems • Video over Multicast and design of such systems • XML and Web Services
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Module Code EN5270 Module Title Telecommunication Policy and Regulatory Aspects Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims This course aims to cover the policy issues in the telecommunications industry. This course provides the knowledge of the telecommunications policies and a framework to analyze and interpret governmental policies on telecommunications at the local, state, national, and international levels. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to;
• Identify the role of Telecom/ICT policy in the development process of a country/firm • Describe the market models and explain the role of regulation • Identify policy development process and the organizations involved • Explain the fundamental objectives of the Sri Lankan telecom policy • Assess ICT policies in other countries through case studies • Identify the current policy issues in Sri Lanka and develop policy directives
Outline Syllabus • Role of Policies in global, regional, national, sectoral and firm level entities, Environmental
Scanning • Role of telecommunications and telecom policy • Telecom/ICT Policy Initiatives : Global and Regional • Process of public policy making • Digitization and Digital Convergence • Business and Socioeconomic Implications of Telecommunications • Arguments over natural monopoly, oligopoly and market competition • Necessity and Feasibility of Telecommunications Deregulation • The privatization of telecommunications • Foreign Direct Investment of Telecommunications • Barriers to Entry and Strategic Competition • Wireless Communications and Spectrum Regulation • Regulatory Environment of Mobile Multimedia Services • Regulation over network interconnection • Lessons from the telecom/ICT policy initiatives of other countries • Telecom/ICT policy initiatives of Sri Lanka
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5660 Module Title Advanced Satellite Communications Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims This course aims to impart the knowledge of advanced satellite communication systems and their components enabling the student to design satellite based solutions to match with customer needs. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to;
• Describe the components of different types of satellite systems • Assess the requirements of satellite communication systems • Evaluate technological options of satellite based solutions • Design a satellite communication solution
Outline Syllabus • Satellite orbits, frequencies and footprints
DAB and DVB transmission standards, system design • Mobile Satellite Communication Systems (MSS)
Evolution, Air interface, System architecture, system development, network management, Licensing issues, representative MSS systems, future trends
• VSAT Networks Principles of VSAT systems, VSAT applications, VSAT system design
• Spacecraft Engineering Evolution and categories, Subsystems in the spacecraft, detailed block diagrams
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Module Code EN5470 Module Title Advanced Digital Signal Processing Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims
• To provide a comprehensive overview of different engineering applications of DSP to understand the need for Signal Processing in different environments
• To impart analytical framework required to understand the different filter design approaches • To provide the required knowledge to choose between different implementation platforms
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the need for Signal Processing in many engineering applications • Differentiate the design approaches for FIR, IIR and Adaptive filter design • Choose an appropriate filter design methodology for a given application • Design a filter for a given application • Analyze the effect of finite word length effects on the designed filters • Evaluate the different architectures/platforms available for filter implementation
Outline Syllabus • Review of Z Transform, Filter Design and Realization Techniques • Analysis of Finite Word Length Effects • Adaptive Filtering: Wiener, LMS, RLS, Kalman, Square Root and Order Recursive Filters • Multi-Rate Signal Processing • Spectrum Estimation and Analysis • Digital Signal Processing Architectures, Signal Processing on Reconfigurable Logic
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Module Code EN5620 Module Title Broadband Communications Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5610 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart theoretical knowledge on technologies which support broadband communication systems Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to:
Design an OFDM system for given requirements Implement an OFDM system using appropriate software and evaluate its performance using
computer simulations Compare and contrast spread spectrum communications to conventional modulation schemes in
terms of bandwidth usage, performance, and as a multiple access technique Analyze direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) communication systems Design single-user and multiuser receivers for CDMA systems Examine the application of advanced technologies to cellular systems
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): Principles of multicarrier modulation, Discrete Implementation of multicarrier, Mitigation of subcarrier fading, Channel estimation, Peak-to-average power ratio, Timing and frequency offset, OFDMA, Multicarrier CDMA, and MIMO-OFDM.
• Advanced Cellular System Technologies: Adaptive modulation, Hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) schemes, Interference coordination techniques, Co-operative communications, Cognitive radio, and Software defined radio (SDR).
• Mobile Broadband Access Systems: HSPA, LTE, LTE Advanced and WiMAX.
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5410 Module Title IP Core Networking Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims
• To provide students a solid understanding of the requirements to have a separate core network • To familiarize with many issues in the design of IP core networks in the context of convergence
of services Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the different technologies used in IP core networks • Assess the performance requirements of core networks as the basis for optimal network design • Analyze the performance of a given core network topology • Analyze the impact of protocols on core network performance
• Mobile Backhauling through Carrier Ethernet, Synchronous Ethernet,
• Scalability of Protocols
• Signaling Systems: Effect of switching and transmission on signaling, Signaling in the customer line, FDM systems and PCM systems, CCS principles, SS-7 system;
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Module Code EN5630 Module Title Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites EN5610 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart knowledge on how theoretical principles of communications and networking are applied in a variety of wireless network standard implementations, and the latest trends which deviate from traditional principles of networking. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Identify the limitations of standard protocols in the wireless environment • Analyse how communication protocols are adapted or designed for wireless environments • Evaluate different wireless network standards, their comparative performance, capabilities and
application areas • Evaluate the concepts related to mobile computing as an extension of wireless networks • Develop innovative applications based on wireless networks and mobile computing
Outline Syllabus
• Wireless Networking systems and standards (3): Wireless LANs, MANs, PANs and BANs, IEEE802 and other technologies such as RFID, NFC and DSRC. VSAT and MSAT systems, combination of technologies, concept of all IP and seamless connectivity among technologies.
• Applications of wireless networks and mobile computing (2): Nomadic computing, Wireless sensor networks, Location-dependent and context-sensitive applications, Wearable computers and body area networks, Internet of Things.
• Architectures(3): Mobile networks and hosts, Agents and proxies, mobile agent and proxy architectures, Integrated wireline and wireless systems, Planning and standardization
• Wireless networking protocols(8): – Effect of the wireless medium and mobility on protocols, Theoretical development of medium access, network and transport Layer protocols, implementations and their performance. Cross layer design.
• Advanced wireless network technologies (4): Radio Resource Management, Mobility Management, Location management, VOIP in Wireless, QOS issues
• Wireless Ad Hoc Networks (3): Concept of Ad Hoc Networking, single hop, multihop, Routing Protocols, Configuration in Mobile case
• Wireless Sensor Networks(3): Routing, power management, localization and self-organization, research trends
• Mobile computing (2): Ubiquitous computing concepts and Context awareness, Algorithm/Protocol Design and Analysis, challenges of mobile computing, research trends
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5280 Module Title Network Management and Planning Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims To provide the required knowledge to understand the need for Network Management and Planning. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the different elements in network planning process • Describe the need for Dimensioning • Design a Wide Area Network for a given application considering all aspects of network planning
and design • Assess the QoS requirements of a given network and incorporate it into the design
Outline Syllabus • Network Planning Process: Phases in the Planning Process, Quality Norms, Restrictions,
Resources and Fundamental Data Forecasting Methods, Forecasting Traffic Volume and Dispersion Establishment of Traffic Matrices, Optimization of Local Exchange: Forecasting Subscriber Distributions Size of Exchange Location of Exchange, Exchange Planning
• Network Dimensioning: Routing Principles, Traffic Measurements for Network Dimensioning, Dimensioning of Alternate Routes, Dimensioning of a Multi-Services Network, Dimensioning of a Cellular-Mobile Network
• Radio Network Planning
• Simulation of Network Performance and Reliability: Simulation Modelling, Monte Carlo Simulation, Discrete-Event Simulation, Simulation of a Circuit-Switched Alternate Routing System, Simulation of a Multi-Services Broadband System, Simulation of Cellular-Mobile Traffic
• Quality of Service: Generalized QoS Framework, QoS Principles and Specifications, QoS in Networked Multimedia System, Resource Reservation Protocols
• Administration, Management and Services: Network Element and Network-Level OA&M, OA&M System Technologies, configuration management, fault management, performance management, security management.
Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications Document 3: Module Syllabi
Module Code EN5670 Module Title Advanced Radar and Navigation Systems Credits 2
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims This course aims to impart the knowledge of advanced Radar and Navigation systems and their components enabling the student to work with modern radar and navigation applications . Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be able to;
• Describe the components of different types of Radar systems • Assess the design requirements of a radar or a navigation system • Assess radar signal processing algorithms • Evaluate technological options for solving navigation problems • Design radar/navigation systems to meet a given set of requirements
Outline Syllabus • Radar Fundamentals
Functions and Parameters of a Radar system, Applications • Radar equation for different scenarios
• Radar signal processing Targets, noise and interfering signals, Target echo information extraction, processing algorithms, sub-clutter visibility, weather detection
• Radar equipments and configurations Radar Antennas, Radar receivers, Display Systems
• Tracking Radar Systems • Weather Radar Systems • 3D Radar Systems and applications • Ground based Navigation Systems • Satellite based Navigation Systems
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Module Code EN5680 Module Title Optical Communication and Networks Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart the theoretical knowledge required to understand the optical communication systems and networks. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe different properties of optical fiber that influence characteristics of propagation • Explain the operation of different optical devices used at the source and the receiver • Compare modulation techniques used in optical communication systems • Analysis of the effectiveness of the modulation techniques • Design an optical communication network for a given set of requirements
Outline Syllabus • Propagation of signals through Optical Fibers: Optical fiber classification, Ray theory, Theory of
• Optical Fiber communication systems: WDM architecture, OTDM architecture, Optical Access Networks, Digital modulation formats, Direct optical detection, Receiver concepts in optical communication, Coherent optical transmission, Optical burst switching
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Module Code EN5690 Module Title Telecommunication Network Security Credits 2.0
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart both theoretical and practical knowledge required to handle security issues related to telecommunication networks Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the key concepts related to network security such as Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure
• Explain the Authentication, Authorization and Auditing (AAA) framework for telecommunication networks
• Explain the security issues in OSI protocols • Illustrate the AAA framework for a given aspect of telecommunication network • Demonstrate the operation of PKI • Demonstrate the skills required in the operation of network inspection tools
Outline Syllabus • Security Concepts used in Network Security and AAA framework
• Principles of Cryptography
• Public Key Infrastructure and Its Operation
• Analysis of network security issues through software tools
• Introduction to Intrusion Detection and methodologies for protection
• Security Issues in OSI Layer protocols such as IP and DNS and solutions (IPSEC, DNSSEC, IPv6)
• Security Issues in Routing in Interior Gateway and Exterior Gateway Protocols and Prevention Methods
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Module Code EN5760 Module Title Emerging Topics in Telecommunications Credits 1.0
Hours/Week Lectures 1 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 3 Module Type Core Module Aims To introduce the up and coming technologies in telecommunication systems Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the set of technologies considered as up and coming • Explain their technical operation • Analyze the impact of the technologies on the local telecommunication system
Outline Syllabus • Guest Lectures on the latest technologies used in communication systems
Term 1 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart the practical knowledge relevant to the core modules conducted in Term 1 Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Illustrate the key concepts learnt in the core modules in a practical context • Demonstrate the required skills in using software tools such as Matlab, OPNET, ns2/3 etc., • Apply the knowledge in Term 1 modules to solve a real world problem using appropriate tools
and simulations. • Demonstrate the required skills to implement some of the algorithms in hardware (FPGA)
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Term 2 Module Type Core Module Aims To impart the practical knowledge relevant to the core modules conducted in Term 2 Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Illustrate the key concepts learnt in the core modules in a practical context • Demonstrate the required skills in using software tools such as Matlab, OPNET, ns2/3 etc., • Apply the knowledge in Term 2 modules to solve a real world problem using appropriate tools
and simulations. • Demonstrate the required skills to implement some of the algorithms in hardware (FPGA)
Outline Syllabus • Simulations and Mini Projects related to the modules conducted in Term 2
Module Code EN5970 Module Title Research Methods Credits 1
Hours/Week Lectures 1 Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments Term 2 Module Type Core Module Aims To provide the basic knowledge required to undertake research based work. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the different stages of conducting a research • Explain the research methodologies and techniques available for search • Demonstrate the ability to do a proper literature survey • Demonstrate the ability to do summarization of research through abstracts
Outline Syllabus • Different Stages of Research • Research Methodologies • Research Databases and Search Techniques • Technical Writing
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Module Code EN5980 Module Title Directed Study Credits 4
Hours/Week Lectures - Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments - Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart the required skills to undertake M.Sc. research work Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module student will be able to:
• Explain specific issues related to the chosen research topic based on how concepts have been built up through cross referencing of related research material.
• Demonstrate skills of critical comparison with similar research topics. • Demonstrate specific skills related to research methodologies. • Demonstrate programming/analytical skills required for advanced research. • Write a comprehensive survey paper of acceptable quality. • Prepare a detailed Proposal for M.Sc. Research
Outline Syllabus • Literature survey relevant to the topic selected under the guidance of a senior staff member
Module Code EN5990 Module Title Project Credits 4.0
Hours/Week Lectures - Pre/Co –
requisites None GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments - Term 2 Module Type Elective Module Aims To impart the required skills to undertake a project related to a key technology or technologies used in the industry Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the relevant technologies selected • Illustrate the functionality of the selected technologies in the practical context • Demonstrate the understanding of the technology through the set up of a prototype test bed and
conducting simulations Outline Syllabus
• Literature survey relevant to the topic selected under the guidance of a senior staff member
