Course Title: Telecommunication Networks
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Introduction to telecommunication system and network, Network architecture and topology: ring, bus, tree, star, types of networks
Telecommunication switching system: TDM switching, space division switching, time-space switching, circuit switching and packet switching, switching fabrics
Layering architecture and protocol stacks; overview on Application layer, TCP, UDP
Access technologies: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, Demand assignment multiple access, CSMA, CSMA-CD, CSMA-CA
IP protocol and addressing, Routing: principles, hot potato routing, deflection routing, virtual path routing, shortest path routing, IP routing protocols
Integrated service digital network (ISDN): switching and signalling, signalling system-7, protocols and standards, B-ISDN and Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Voice over IP
WDM, Synchronous optical networks (SONET) and synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), IP over SONET, WDM access technologies: hybrid fiber coax (HFC), fiber to the X (FTTX), Ethernet passive optical network (EPON), gigabit PON (GPN), next generation networks (NGN), Next generation SONET/SDH, Multiple Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), MPLS over WDM
To provide the fundamental knowledge of telephone networking, IP networking, and optical networking that include PSTN, ISDN, WLAN, VoIP, ATM, SONET and GPON etc
To build capacity of the students in telecommunication networking technologies.
Fundamental understanding of the concepts of Telecommunication systems.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | understand the various topologies and protocols in telecommunication networks | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | understand the various switching and access schemes for telecommunication network and evaluation of their performances | PO(a) | C2, C5 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 3 | understand the various telecommunication networking technologies | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j) Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-3 | Introduction to telecommunication system and network, Network architecture and topology: ring, bus, tree, star, types of networks |
| 2 | 4-6 | Telecommunication switching system: TDM switching, space division switching, time-space switching, circuit switching and packet switching, switching fabrics |
| 3 | 7-9 | Layering architecture and protocol stacks; overview on Application layer, TCP, UDP |
| 4-5 | 10-15 | Access technologies: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, Demand assignment multiple access, CSMA, CSMA-CD, CSMA-CA |
| 6-8 | 16-24 | IP protocol and addressing, Routing: principles, hot potato routing, deflection routing, virtual path routing, shortest path routing, IP routing protocols |
| 9-10 | 25-30 | Integrated service digital network (ISDN): switching and signalling, signalling system-7, protocols and standards, B-ISDN and Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) |
| 11 | 31-33 | Voice over IP |
| 12-13 | 34-39 | WDM , Synchronous optical networks (SONET) and synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), IP over SONET, WDM access technologies: hybrid fiber coax (HFC), fiber to the X (FTTX), Ethernet passive optical network (EPON), gigabit PON (GPN), next generation networks (NGN), Next generation SONET/SDH, Multiple Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), MPLS over WDM |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
“Telecommunication Switching and Networks”, 2nd Edition, P. Gnanasivam
“Introduction to Telecommunications Network Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Tarmo Anttalainen
“Communication Networks,” 2nd Edition, Alberto Leon-Garcia Indra Widjaja
“Computer Networks” Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David. J. Wetherall
“Data Communications and Networking, 5th Edition, BEHROUZ A. FOROUZAN
“Fundamentals of Telecommunications”, Roger L. Freeman
“Telecommunication System Engineering”, Roger L. Freeman
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.