Introduction to Telecommunications Networks (ITN) (ELEC0085)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only available to TMSTELSING01, TMSEENSINT01, TMSEENSWOC01, TMSTELWBUS01, TMRTELSING01, TMSTELSIGD01, CPD and 果冻影院 Short Courses.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module gives a wide perspective of networks and serves as an introduction to the other MSc modules in the communications programmes. ITN introduces the basics of communication systems and networks. A review of signal properties and of propagation channels from wired to wireless and optical is covered and then followed by the structure of communication systems and signals. Telecommunication networks are introduced with concepts of circuit and packet switching and with a focus on packet network technologies and Internet components and architecture and technologies. Telecommunication networks applications are illustrated with lectures on multimedia systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). The material is delivered to give a wide understanding of the field and is taught with minimal mathematical analysis.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 50
Module leader: Professor Izzat Darwazeh
Who to contact for more information: eee-msc-admin@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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