Short Course -Mobile & Personal Communications Systems

Date: 30 September - 4 October 1996

TELECOMS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Mobile & Personal Communications is the growth telecoms sector. Keeping pace with the rate of change is a major challenge - initiating those changes is a quantum leap achieved only by examining today's emerging technologies and translating their significance for tomorrow.

If you are new to the Mobile Communications industry or need to update your skills to keep pace with the changes then join one of the UK's foremost research establishments for an intensive introduction to and exploration of this rapidly expanding field.

COURSE CONTENT

On this intensive 5 day course held by Surrey University's Mobile Research Group (one of three core Universities in the DTI's VIRTUAL CENTRE of EXCELLENCE in Mobile & Personal Communications) you will gain insight into the fundamental issues affecting all mobile systems including Channel Modelling, Source & Channel coding, Modulation & Network Aspects as well as a thorough grounding in popular standards including GSM, DECT, IS-95, TETRA & UMTS.

By the end of the course your skill set will include:

THE LECTURERS

The course is being presented by lecturers from both the academic and industrial sectors:

Professor Peter Ramsdale is Head of Technical Strategy at Mercury One 2 One. He is one of the foremost researchers in the field of novel antennas & telecommunications systems and is renowned for his work in radio terminal design and VLSI implementation.. He is a Fellow of the IEE and chairs the Professional Group on Radiocommunications systems.

Ed Candy is Head of Research & Technology of Hutchison Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd. Working in the field of mobile radio & telecommunications for over 25 years, Ed has been responsible for the manufacture, implementation and operation of private & public, mobile and personal, radio telecommunications networks throughout the world..

Professor Barry Evans is Director of the Centre for Satellite Engineering Research. 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 Simon Saunders has recently joined CSER from Motorola GSM Research Group to concentrate on his research activities in the field of mobile radio propagation channels, antenna systems design for mobile applications and mobile system air interface design methods.

Dr Rahim Tafazolli is Head of CSER's Mobile Satellite Communications Research Group wth specific interests in third generation digital land mobile communication systems, radio sub-systems, protocol modelling and the role of satellites in personl communication networks.

Dr Rahim was recently awarded his PhD from the University of Surrey. Mr Tony Jeans is an experienced lecturer in Telecommunications & Digital Signal Processing at M.Sc. level and has lectured on numerous short courses, both for the University and external companies. He has performed extensive consultancy in digital communications receivers for the MOD.

Dr Peter Sweeney, leader of the Digital Signal Processing Research group , is an expert on error control; techniques and author of one of the most user-friendly text books on the subject.

Dr Ahmet Kondoz is a Multimedia Source & Channel Coding expert and is a Reader at the University of Surrey. He has published extensively in the field.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Mobile and Personal Communications Systems is ideal for technical and managerial staff moving into the mobile communications area for the first time and for more experienced practitioners and research students seeking an update on current & future systems

The format of the course is such that even those with a rudimentary understanding of the topic will quickly be brought up to speed.

REGISTRATION

Price per person, including lunch, refreshments and printed course notes
		£1050 	Standard rate
		£995	Early Bird rate (for registration prior to 9 Sept 96)

Enquiries should be addressed to:

Lynne Throssell		Tel 	01483-259848
			Fax:	01483-34139
			Email   Short-course@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

Mobile and Personal Communications Systems 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.

Examination for this module is by extended assignment. Sign up on the day or once the course is completed.

ADDED VALUE

Attendance on Mobile & Personal Communications awards 15 Professional Development Units under the IEE Continuing Professional Development scheme; with a further 15 units available on successful completion of an (optional) associated assignment.

STOP PRESS

This course is fully subscribed. Bookings are now being taken for the next course: 7 - 11 April 1997.


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Last Update: 11-7-96