Short Course -Telecom Networks

Date: 21-25 October 1996

THE COURSE

The field of Telecommunications evolves at such a rapid rate that it is hard to keep ahead of the game. It's even harder without a good understanding of the theory behind the basic technologies. If you are new to Telecommunications or you are keen to update your knowledge then Telecommunication Networks may be just the course you need.

Join some of the UK's foremost researchers for this intensive 5 day course that will provide you with an understanding of all the key issues relating to Telecommunications Networks.

THE LECTURERS

Ms Frances Coakley is a Senior Lecturer in the University of Surrey's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering where she lectures in Telecommunications Networks, Teletraffic Real-Time Software and Microprocessors. Her current research interests are on-board processing for satellites, which include on-board digital switching and digital signal processing, in particular work on multi-carrier demodulation. She frequently lectures in SPC at the IEE Vacations schools.

Professor Barry Evans is Director of the Centre for Satellite Engineering Research (CSER). With research interests in a wide range of mobile & satellite communications including LEO/MEO/HEO studies, speech coding, modulation and on-board processing Professor Evans has established a world wide reputation in his field.

Dr. Zhili Sun is a Senior Research Fellow in CSER at the University of Surrey. His main research interests include Integrated Broadband Communications Networks based on ATM. He is currently working on the EPSRC project "B-ISDN implementation via satellite - ATM island interconnection" coordinating the ACTS THESEUS project on the network aspects and field trials.

Dr. Sun teaches Broadband Network Design based on ATM as part of the MSc course module "Advanced Telecommunications Networks".

Dr Otung is a Research Fellow within CSER. His research activities are in satellite communications, radiowave propagation, signal processing, computational electromagnetics, and meteorology. He has authored a number of research papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for delegates wishing to gain a firm grounding in the field of Digital Telecommunication Networks. It is ideal for Telecoms engineers, technical managers, communications professionals and anyone requiring technical knowledge of the Telecoms field.

THE SYLLABUS

The course is sub-divided into three key areas:

Network Transmission System Design

Aims: To review the basic theory & current practice of telecommunication
networks.
Syllabus
Signals and Impairments
Digital Speech Transmission
Telephone System Design
Coded Transmission Systems

Digital Networks

Aims:  To introduce the techniques of current and near future digital
public networks.
Syllabus
Services
The Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchies
Network Synchronisation
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
Digital Switching
Switching Control
Signalling
Intelligent Network
ISDN
Broad-band ISDN and ATM

Teletraffic

Aims:  To review basic teletraffic theory needed for analysis of
communications systems.
Syllabus
Introduction
Markovian Arrival Process
State Transition Descriptions
Loss Systems
Queuing Systems
Finite Populations
Use of Transforms
Switching Networks

VENUE

The course will be hosted at the University of Surrey, one of the leaders in the provision of continuing professional development and will draw upon the expertise of the Electronic & Electrical Engineering Department, one of the countries leading research establishments.

The University campus is ideally situated between Heathrow and Gatwick, a few miles from the M25 and the M3 and only 30 miles from central London.

REGISTRATION

Price per person, including lunch, refreshments and printed course notes:

£1050 Standard rate

£995 Early Bird rate (for registration prior to 4th October 96)

(Group discounts available on request.)

For registration form please see overleaf.

Enquiries & requests for accommodation details should be addressed to:

Lynne Throssell
Dept of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Surrey,
Guildford,  GU2 5XH
Tel:	01483-259848,
Fax: 	01483-34139
Email: Shortcourse@ee.surrey.ac.uk

ABOUT CSER & THE UNIVERSITY

A leader in the provision of continuing professional development, the University of Surrey occupies its own extensive grounds approximately 1km from the centre of Guildford.

The Centre for Satellite Engineering Research encompasses research and postgraduate education in Telecommunications and Satellite Engineering. It collaborates with the Deptartment of Electronic & Electrical Engineering to provide a wide range of short courses and MSc programmes.

TAKE THE CREDIT -THE MODULAR MASTERS PROGRAMME

Telecom Networks is also an element within the unique MSc awarded by the University of Surrey. Suitably registered candidates can obtain MSc credit through this course.

Other courses contributing to the Scheme include the following with further courses under development.

Registration on the Modular Masters scheme is optional and currently free. In addition to the opportunity to build credits towards a recognised qualification, benefits will include the availability of tutorial support and the opportunity to increase understanding through integrated exercises.

All courses are stand alone modules and therefore can be attended on an individual basis.

Students will have up to 5 years to complete their studies.

ADDED VALUE

Attendance on Telecom Networks awards 13.5 Professional Development Units under the IEE Continuing Professional Development scheme; with a further 13.5 units available on successful completion of an (optional) associated assignment.
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Last Update: 11-7-96