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Description:

Introduction to degree course was developed in response to high dropout and failure rates of university students. The program fully supports successful progression of students from high school to undergraduate study and beyond. This course introduces students to a degree, giving students a frame work and direction in their area of study. We are well aware that if students fail to understand the foundation of the subject they are likely to lose interest in the subject that is why this course was designed to make it easier for students. The course is equipped with most of the learning materials required by students to understand their degree program.

This course was developed in consultation with universities at global. The course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and understanding of the degree. The course is designed to enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills that are needed by students to develop their own ideas at University standard. Taking students step by step, to simplify and to explain the degree.

The course equips students with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before starting and during your studies enabling students to plan ahead, minimizing student failure rates. The process makes knowledge transfer easier between students, universities, professionals, employers and research institutes The aim of this course is not just to make learning easier, but also to help put qualification in to use. We understand that most students at Universities fail not because they are “dumb” but, because they don’t get to understand what they are required to do.

Key Modules:

1: Digital Communication Systems

Focuses on the fundamentals of digital communication systems. Students learn about modulation techniques, channel coding, and error control coding. They study topics such as baseband transmission, passband transmission, and equalization. The module also covers the design and analysis of digital communication systems in the presence of noise and interference.

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2: Wireless Communication Systems

This module explores the principles and technologies used in wireless communication systems. Students learn about wireless transmission techniques, multiple access schemes, and cellular system design. They study topics such as wireless channel characteristics, propagation models, and diversity techniques. The module also covers wireless network architecture and protocols.

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3: Network Protocols and Architecture

Focuses on the design and analysis of network protocols and architectures. Students learn about the layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol suite. They study topics such as network addressing, routing algorithms, and network performance evaluation. The module also covers network security and quality of service (QoS) considerations.

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4: Telecommunication Networks

This module explores the design and operation of telecommunication networks. Students learn about different types of networks, including LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), and MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks). They study topics such as network topologies, network management, and network protocols. The module also covers emerging network technologies, such as software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization.

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5: Optical Communication Systems

Focuses on the principles and technologies used in optical communication systems. Students learn about optical fiber transmission, optical transmitters and receivers, and optical amplification. They study topics such as dispersion management, multiplexing techniques, and wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). The module also covers optical network design and performance analysis.

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6: Data Compression and Coding

This module explores techniques for data compression and coding in telecommunications. Students learn about source coding methods, including Huffman coding and arithmetic coding. They study topics such as channel coding, error detection, and error correction codes. The module also covers data compression standards and algorithms, such as MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) compression for multimedia applications.

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7: Telecommunication System Design

Focuses on the design and implementation of telecommunication systems. Students learn about system design methodologies, system requirements analysis, and system integration. They study topics such as system modeling, simulation techniques, and performance evaluation. The module also covers project management aspects of telecommunication system design.

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8: Antennas and Propagation

This module explores the principles of antennas and radio wave propagation. Students learn about antenna types, antenna parameters, and antenna array design. They study topics such as antenna radiation patterns, antenna measurements, and antenna diversity techniques. The module also covers radio wave propagation characteristics, including path loss, multipath fading, and antenna modeling.

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9: Digital Signal Processing

Focuses on digital signal processing techniques applied in telecommunications. Students learn about signal processing fundamentals, including Fourier analysis and filtering. They study topics such as digital modulation and demodulation, equalization, and synchronization techniques. The module also covers advanced signal processing algorithms used in telecommunications, such as adaptive filtering and multiuser detection.

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10: Network Security

This module explores the principles and techniques used in securing telecommunication networks. Students learn about network vulnerabilities and threats, cryptography algorithms, and network security protocols. They study topics such as access control, authentication, and data confidentiality. The module also covers network security management and incident response.

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11: Engineering Programming

Focuses on teaching programming skills relevant to engineering applications. Students learn programming languages commonly used in engineering, such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++. They study topics such as algorithm design, data structures, and numerical methods. The module also covers software development practices and techniques for solving engineering problems through programming.

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12: Circuits and Systems

This module covers the fundamentals of circuits and systems in electrical engineering. Students learn about circuit analysis techniques, including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and nodal and mesh analysis. They study topics such as passive and active components, circuit theorems, and transient and steady-state analysis. The module also covers basic electronic circuits, such as amplifiers and filters.

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13: Digital Hardware

This module focuses on the design and analysis of digital hardware systems. Students learn about digital logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combinational and sequential circuits. They study topics such as digital circuit design methodologies, logic synthesis, and finite state machines. The module also covers hardware description languages (HDLs) and the implementation of digital systems using programmable logic devices (PLDs) or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

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14: Electronics

Explores the principles and applications of electronic circuits and devices. Students learn about semiconductor materials, diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. They study topics such as biasing and amplification of electronic circuits, small-signal analysis, and frequency response. The module also covers analog and digital integrated circuits and their applications in various electronic systems.

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15: Telematics systems

This module focuses on the integration of telecommunications and information systems for telematics applications. Students learn about telematics architectures, communication protocols, and data transmission technologies. They study topics such as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, telematics control units (TCUs), and telematics applications in areas such as transportation and automotive systems. The module also covers telematics system design and implementation considerations.

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16: Mobile and Satellite Communication

This module focuses on the principles and technologies used in mobile and satellite communication systems. Students learn about cellular network design, mobile network protocols, and mobility management. They study topics such as satellite orbits and constellations, link budget analysis, and satellite communication standards. The module also covers emerging technologies in mobile communication, such as 5G and beyond.

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17: Internet of Things (IoT)

This module explores the integration of telecommunications with IoT applications. Students learn about IoT architectures, sensor networks, and communication protocols for IoT devices. They study topics such as IoT data management, IoT security and privacy, and IoT applications in various domains, such as smart cities and healthcare. The module also covers IoT system design and deployment considerations.

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18: Microwave Engineering

Focuses on the design and analysis of microwave components and systems. Students learn about microwave transmission lines, microwave network analysis, and microwave passive components. They study topics such as microwave amplifiers, microwave filters, and microwave antennas. The module also covers microwave system measurements and microwave system design considerations.

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19: Network Planning and Optimization

Explores the planning and optimization of telecommunication networks. Students learn about network capacity planning, network dimensioning, and network optimization techniques. They study topics such as traffic modeling and analysis, resource allocation, and network performance optimization. The module also covers network planning tools and methodologies.

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20: Information Theory and Coding

Delves deeper into information theory and its applications in telecommunications. Students learn about entropy, channel capacity, and source coding theorems. They study topics such as error control coding, channel coding schemes, and error detection and correction techniques. The module also covers advanced topics in information theory, such as rate-distortion theory and network coding.

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21: RF and Microwave Circuit Design

Focuses on the design and analysis of RF and microwave circuits. Students learn about active and passive RF and microwave components, such as amplifiers, mixers, and filters. They study topics such as impedance matching techniques, noise analysis, and stability analysis of RF circuits. The module also covers RF and microwave circuit simulation and measurement techniques.

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22: Broadband Communication Systems

This module explores the design and implementation of broadband communication systems. Students learn about broadband access technologies, such as DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), cable modems, and fiber optics. They study topics such as broadband network architectures, multimedia services over broadband networks, and quality of service (QoS) provisioning. The module also covers emerging broadband technologies and standards.

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23: Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

Focuses on the concepts and technologies of network virtualization and SDN. Students learn about network virtualization principles, virtual network functions, and network slicing. They study topics such as SDN architectures, SDN controllers, and SDN applications. The module also covers network programmability and automation using SDN.

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24: IoT Security

Delves into the security challenges and solutions in IoT systems. Students learn about IoT security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. They study topics such as secure communication protocols for IoT, device authentication, and access control in IoT systems. The module also covers IoT security standards, privacy considerations, and security risk management.

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25: Machine Learning for Telecommunications

Explores the application of machine learning techniques in telecommunications. Students learn about machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, and feature selection for telecom data. They study topics such as predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and network optimization using machine learning. The module also covers case studies and practical applications of machine learning in telecommunications.

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