Greek Myth: Its Use and Meaning (CLAS0001)

This module explores the information economy, beginning with the simple economic theory underlying the organisation of the information economy, then moving on...

Understanding the Information Economy (MSIN0181)

This module explores the information economy, beginning with the simple economic theory underlying the organisation of the information economy, then moving on to more difficult questions regarding technological choice, the role of networks, the role of regulation and the developing practice of antitrust.

Course Summary:

This module introduces the technologies involved in the design and construction of transport networks (wireless, copper and optical) and the...

Broadband Technologies and Components (ELEC0108)

Course Summary:

This module introduces the technologies involved in the design and construction of transport networks (wireless, copper and optical) and the applications areas in which they are used. It covers the physical fundamentals of the generation, guided transmission, amplification and reception of light, the design consideration and techniques used in radio networks, the principles of digital transmission and the role of optics and wireless in both access and core networks.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the elements that compose a broadband link (copper, fibre or wireless) and their basic operation in technical terms.
• Be proficient in the mathematical tools required to perform basic system design
• Design and model a simple point to point network for all type of channels considering linear impairments
• Fully understand the topologies, design techniques and system requirements of optical receivers
• Calculate the noise and bandwidth behaviour of different optical receiver preamplifier designs
• Choose an appropriate receiver preamplifier design for a particular application contrasting system and user requirements, design and implementation complexity, performance and cost.
• Appreciate the role of optical and wireless links in the construction of communications networks Course Content: • Principles of Digital Transmission
• Optical Fibre Principles
• Principles of Photon Generation and Reception
• Optical Amplification and Wavelength Division Multiplexing
• Design of Optical Links
• Optical Networking
• Radio Propagation
• Radio System concepts
• Microwave Transmission systems