500/ECE 540 Modern Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 575, or equivalent. Comprehensive overview of telecommunications, including current status and future directions. Topics include review of evolution of telecommunications; voice and data services; basics of signals and noise, digital transmission, network architecture and protocols; local area, metropolitan and wide area networks and narrow band ISDN; asynchronous transfer mode and broadband ISDN; and satellite systems, optical communications, cellular radio, personal communication systems, and multimedia services. Examples of real-life networks illustrate basic concepts and offer further insight.
501 Data Communications and Local Area Networks (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Network concepts; Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and layering; data coding; analog/digital communications review; Physical layer and data link control; switching and multiplexing; commercial digital link standards; Data Link Layer Control (DLC) functions. DLC protocols; flow control; error control; link management; common link protocols. Local Area Networks (LANs); basics, definitions, media access control; LAN performance; LAN standards, rings and buses; bridging and frame relay.
502 Wide Area Networks and Internet (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. OSI reference model review; packet network layer functions; connection-oriented and connectionless packet switching; X.25 and X.75 standards; SONET and Packet-over SONET; circuit-switched networks and control signaling; congestion control and traffic management; virtual private networks; introduction to network management; routing methods; internetworking; introduction to Internet Protocol concepts; OSI transport layer client-server model; domain name systems; and telnet.
503 Fiber Optic Communications (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Introduction and overview of optical fiber communications systems. Course covers basic elements of fiber optic networks: semiconductor light sources (light emitting diodes and laser diodes), fiber optic waveguides, network system design issues, link budget analysis, and component requirements. Additional topics may include wavelength- division multiplexed and Time-Division Multiplexed networks and optical switching systems.
504 Asynchronous Transfer Mode Networks (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500, 501, 502, or equivalent. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) concept, protocols, services, and applications. The emphasis is on the standards and technology of ATM for local and wide area networks. Relation to broadband ISDN; ATM switching, multiplexing and transport; user-network and network-network interface aspects; ATM Adaptation layer; Access switching; ATM Wide Area Network switches; design and practice of networks based on ATM technology.
505 Networked Multicomputer Systems (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500, 501, or equivalent. Introduces systems engineering of a networked multicomputer system. Studies distributed multicomputer architectures, architecture of a network operating system, and key system components. The focus of this course is on the development of a thin-client/server system, requirements analysis of a client/server web computing, system planning and implementation. Includes a study of example multi-computer systems and a discussion of future directions.
506 Personal Communication Systems (PCS) (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500, 501, 551, and 552 or equivalent. Introduces Personal Communication Systems (PCS). Topics include multiple technical layers of the PCS systems; data-link level and network layer protocols, including implementation; mobile station operation and base station operation; and how voice and data services work. Also discusses vital issues of user authentication, privacy, and data or voice encryption.
509 Internet Protocols (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 501 and 502. The Internet Protocol (IP) Suite: principles, protocols, and architecture; Internetworking; Internet addressing; IP; routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP); Internet Control Message Protocol; Internet Group Management Protocol; User Datagram Protocol; Transmission Control Protocol; Client-Server Model; Domain Name System; Socket Interface; Internet applications (TELNET, FTP, SNMP, HTTP); Internet security; Internet multicasting; quality-of-service in the Internet (RSVP, DiffServ, MPLS); Mobile IP; Next Generation Internet (IPv6)
510 Client-Server Architectures and Applications (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Fundamentals of application engineering for Client/Server (C/S) Internet environments. Review of C/S application architectures and system perspective on C/S middleware. Study of web-based middleware, distributed data managers and SQL middle-ware, distributed transaction processing middleware, and C/S object technology.
513 Optical Communications Networks (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 503. Introduction and overview of current developments in Optical Communication Networks. Emphasizes underlying technologies that make all-optical networks possible. Specific topics include components needed for Wavelength Division Multiplexed Systems and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexed Systems; tunable wavelength lasers, wavelength add/drop multiplexers, space division switching, and wavelength-routing networks; optical LAN, MAN, and WAN concepts; passive and active wavelength filters, switches and routers; free-space optical networks.
514 Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course (3:1.5:1.5) Prerequisites: TCOM 501 and 502. Basic switching techniques and protocols for low and high speed digital packet networks (Ethernet, Frame Relay, ATM, X.25) are taught within a half semester lecture series, followed by hands-on laboratory for remainder of semester. Real-life scenarios taught in the laboratory element through exercises that involve configuring switches and routers.
515 Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course (3:1.5:1.5) Prerequisites: TCOM 501, 502, and 509. Internet Protocol (IP) routing overview; static routing; dynamic routing; default routing; access lists; route redistribution; RIP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS, and BGP protocols submitted for comment. Real-life scenarios taught in laboratory element through exercises that involve configuring routers as network elements.
516 Global Positioning System (GPS) (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Background in long-range navigation developments; early global systems; space based systems; GPS and GLONASS systems; system architecture; spacecraft and earth station characteristics; design concepts of the CA and P GPS signal modes; frequencies, modulation, and other design aspects; clock issues; range and accuracy calculations and limitations; advanced concepts.
517 Introduction to Propagation Effects (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Introduction to radiowave propagation effects in wireless communications systems. Propagation effects on terrestrial point-to-point (line of sight), satellite (fixed service, mobile, and direct broadcast), and cellular services are evaluated. Clear air, multipath (atmospheric and terrestrial), diffraction, refraction, tropospheric and ionospheric scintillation, rain attenuation, ice crystal and rain depolarization, and low angle fading effects are covered. Impact of climate and path geometries on fade margin assessed, and mechanisms for reducing potentially adverse effect of propagation conditions discussed.
518 Third Generation Cellular Telephony (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 506, 551, and 552. Introduction to post-second generation cellular systems; benefits and features of third generation (3G) systems; review of air interface standards currently approved for 3G; review of 3G technologies; analysis of competing multiple access methods; transition plans and backward compatibility between 2G, 21/2G, and 3G systems; possible fallback plans.
519 Voice over IP (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 501, 502, and 509. Concept of transporting voice over Packet Switched Network; typical VoIP network scenarios (campus, multi-site private network, calling nationwide and international; communications protocols for VoIP (RTP, RTCP, RFC 1889, H.323); conferencing and security issues; quality issues (delay, mean opinion scores); VoIP network design.
520 Economics of Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing; TCOM 500. Management of telecommunications networks; economic concepts in changing climate of telecommunications ownership, deregulation, and privatization; resource allocation fundamentals based on internal rate-of-return, net present value, opportunity costs; valuation of potential acquisitions in broad telecommunications market; financial modeling techniques.
521 Systems Engineering for Telecommunications Management (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Advanced software principles, techniques, and processes for designing and implementing complex telecommunication systems. Planning and implementation of telecommunications systems from strategic planning through requirements, initial analysis, general feasibility study, structured analysis, detailed analysis, logical design, and implementation. Current system documentation through use of classical and structured tools and techniques for describing flows, data flows, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications. Practical experience gained through project.
526 Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 516. Advanced concepts in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as the American GPS (global positioning system), the European’s Galileo and the Russian’s GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System) System level description, architecture and design of a wide area augmentation system (WAAS) comprising geostationary satellites overlaying GPS satellites and its vast network of monitoring and control ground stations. The equivalent EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), a precursor to Galileo and the Japanese MSAS (Multi-transport Satellite-based Augmentation System) Updates on evolving GNSS technology and GNSS backup alternatives.
529 Advanced Internet Protocols (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 509 or a strong background in networking protocols. Presents Link-State Routing Protocols (OSPF, IS-IS): functionality, features, design criteria; TCP Performance Tuning; Routing Architectures: routing vs. forwarding tables, shortest path routing algorithms, Internet architecture; Routing Between Peers: BGP/IGP interactions; Internet Security: IPSec, SSL protocols; Internet Multicasting: Layer 2 and 3 Multicast, functionality and features, IGMP and multicast routing protocols; Mobile IP: mobility, routing and addressing; Next Generation Internet (IPv6): functionality and features, pros and cons; Internet Applications: DNS, TELNET, FTP, SNMP, HTTP, etc.)
539 Advanced Voice Over IP (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite TCOM 519. Presents VoIP Applications using Softswitches: The Softswitch paradigm, advanced functionality and features. Different use of the Softswitch architecture; VoIP QoS: QoS components, protocols, trade-offs. VoIP Security: Aspects of VoIP vulnerabilities, industry-standard remedies; VoIP network design considerations, traffic forecasting, product and vendor selection criteria; case studies: Enterprise and service provider implementations. Vonage example; Advanced Topics: e.g., vendor interoperability issues, business case analysis, and future of VoIP.
540 Telecommunications Network Optimization: Routing, Flow Management, and Capacity Modeling (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Provides state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques to apply operations research knowledge to optimal dimensioning, design and use of telecommunication networks. Includes review of traffic models in telecommunication networks including models for particular streams and multiplexing, as well as multirate and multihour models. Theory, algorithms and computational aspects of linear, network, and integer programming; formulation of telecommunication problems as optimization models, and review of solution strategies. Topics include maximum flow, shortest paths, minimum cost flows; data structure for trees and graphs; applications, modeling, theory and algorithms for optimal location of service facilities (concentrators, multiplexers) in telecommunication networks.
541 Network Design and Pricing (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Capacity planning, capital budgeting and reliability modeling for determining optimal design. Economic models of pricing alternative telecommunications systems, project selection evaluation, and mechanisms for determining reliability of complex networks. Concentrates on modeling and evaluation. Software tools provided and tested throughout course.
542 Stochastic Models in Telecommunications (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Review of teletraffic theory: Erlang’s loss formula, equivalent random method, delay and delay-loss systems; complex simulation modeling and statistical analysis of outputs. Parameter estimation, evaluation of quality.
545 Reliability and Maintainability of Networks (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Stochastic modeling of network reliability, simulation modeling, modeling replacement strategies. Introduces quality control, sampling for acceptance, economic design of quality control systems, and system reliability. Also covers faulty tree analysis, life testing, repairable systems and role of reliability, quality, and maintainability in life-cycle costing.
546 Financial Models of Telecommunications Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Telecommunication properties and systems. Broadcast, cable, and common carrier capitalization. Pricing, acquisition criteria, and forecasting techniques. Economic analysis of regulations and policies affecting telecommunications. Compares policy objectives with actual effects of policies, emphasizing economic principles. Determining appropriate discount and hurdle rates, life-cycle costing, evaluating technology horizons, and depreciation concerns will be discussed. Studies the economic analysis of regulations and policies affecting the mass media. Compares policy objectives with actual effects of policies, emphasizing economic principles. Uses economic and sociological theories to analyze impact of information technologies on economic organizations, markets, competitive strategies, and communication policy design.
547 Project Management in Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Develops integrated approach to managing major telecommunications project; evaluates and uses tools and software for project management, with specific goals of containing costs and time overruns; introduces elements for resolving conflict resolution and applying motivation within project team, and gaining the ability to monitor and control projects in changing environment; develops understanding of unique attributes of major telecommunications systems such as interoperability requirements and international technical standards.
548 Security and Privacy Issues in Telecommunications (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Introduces philosophy of secure data and voice communications. Topics include cryptography, cipher systems, practical security schemes, confidentiality, authentication, integrity, access control, nonrepudiation, and their integration across telecommunications network. Reviews threats and vulnerabilities in distributed systems.
551 Digital Communication Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Digital transmission of data, voice, and video. Covers signal digitization; modulation and demodulation; error correction coding; multiple access methods; multiplexing; synchronization; channel equalization; frequency spreading; encryption; transmission codes; digital transmission using bandwidth compression techniques; elements of information theory; and development of link budget evaluation such as system noise temperature, Nyquist filter concepts, antenna gain, and filter bandwidth.
552 Introduction to Mobile Communications Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500 and 551. Introduces mobile communication system design and analysis. Topics include mobile communication channel, access and mobility control, mobile network architectures, connection to fixed network, and signaling protocols for mobile communication systems. Offers examples of mobile communication systems including panEuropean GSM system, North American DAMPS system, and Personal Communication Systems.
553 Carrier Telecommunications (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Sampled signals; delta modulation; adaptive delta modulation; pulse amplitude modulation; pulse code modulation. Sampling theorem; quantization; quantization noise; aliasing; time division mutliplexing; North America/Japan T carriers; European Ecarriers. Introduction to digital communications: data codes; baseband line codes; noise and its effects; modulation and demodulation methods Amplitude shift keying; frequency shift keying; phase shift keying; differential phase shift keying; multilevel signaling; hybrid signaling; comparative performance.
555 Network Management Foundations and Applications (3.0:3.0:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500, 501, and 502. Defines and explains techniques that network managers utilize to maintain and improve performance of telecommunications network; network management system; five tasks traditionally involved with network management (fault management, configuration management, performance management, security management, and accounting management); theoretical background in transmission systems sufficient to understand network parameters such as capacity and response times; and specific network management products. Also explores how network performance data should be used for management and when considering upgrades in network architecture.
556 Applied Cryptography (1.5:1.5:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 500 and 548. Broad overview of cryptographic algorithms and mechanisms, and application in today’s communication networks. Discusses modern cryptographic techniques such as public key cryptography, digital signatures, secret sharing, key management, key escrow, public key certificates, and public key infrastructure. Covers cryptography on Internet including secure electronic mail, secure WWW, and electronic commerce. Compares, analyzes software implementations of cryptographic algorithms.
562 Network Security Fundamentals (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 500. Introduces full spectrum of network security. Topics include taxonomy such as language commonality in incident handling, national strategy to secure cyberspace, and cybersecurity organizations; organizational structure for network defense; best practices, security policy, and threats; actors and tools, countermeasures, vulnerability identification/correction, intrusion detection, and impact assessment; firewalls and intrusion detection systems; anti-virus software; active defense; disaster recovery; and law enforcement and privacy issues. Reviews threats and vulnerabilities in network systems based on reports, case studies available in the literature, and actual experience.
575 Quantitative Foundations for Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Provides quantitative foundations in mathematical and electrical concepts to permit registration for courses in telecommunications MS degree and certificate programs. Topics include polynomials, exponentials, linear and quadratic equations, graphs and functions, trigonometric functions, radial measure and sine/cosine functions, exponentials and logarithms, basic probability and statistics, fundamentals of matrix algebra and vectors, basic Boolean logic; circuit elements (resistor, capacitor, inductor), basic electrical circuits, units, ohm’s law, kirchhoff’s law, decibel notation. Note: Course cannot be used for credit in any IT&E graduate degree program.
590 Selected Topics in Telecommunications (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor; specific prerequisites vary with the subject of the topic. Selected topics from recent developments and applications in various engineering disciplines within specialty modules 1, 2, and 3 of the TCOM program. The course is designed to help the professional engineering community keep abreast of current developments. The 1.5-credit course lasts for one-half semester (approximately seven weeks) while the 3-credit course lasts for the full semester.
591 Selected Topics in Telecommunications (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor; specific prerequisites vary with subject of topic. Selected topics from recent developments and applications in various engineering disciplines in specialty modules 4 and 5 of TCOM program. Designed to help professional engineering community keep abreast of current developments. The 1.5 credit course lasts for one-half semester (approximately seven weeks); the 3-credit course lasts for full semester.
598 Independent Study in Telecommunications (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisites: graduate standing; approval of program director. Directed self-study of special topics in telecommunications that relate to specialty modules 1, 2, and 3. Topics must be arranged with instructor and approved by program director before registering. May be taken for either 1.5 credits, or 3.0 credits in fall and spring semesters. NOTE: No more than total 6 credits may be taken from combination of TCOM 598, 599, 696, and 697 courses for credit in TCOM program.
599 Independent Study in Telecommunications (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisites: graduate standing; approval of program director. Directed self-study of special topics in telecommunications that relate to specialty modules 4 and 5. Topics must be arranged with instructor and approved by program director before registering. May be taken for either 1.5 credits, or 3 credits in fall and spring semesters. Note: No more than total 6 credits may be taken from combination of TCOM 598, 599, 696, and 697 for credit in TCOM program.
603 Standards for Advanced Optical Networks (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 503 and 513. Introduces current and upcoming global optical networking standards. Introduces currently deployed optical networking standards, primarily SONET, and proceeds with evolution of next generation optical networks as envisioned by various standards body. Covers standard work on Automatic Switched Optical Networks being worked on at ITU, and Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching being worked on at IETF. Also covers evolution of Ethernet from local area networking to wide area networking, specifically the G.Etna standard that is being developed by ITU, and T1.X1 committee and 802.xxx developed by IEEE.
606 Advanced Mobile Communications Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 552. Introduction to post-second generation cellular systems; benefits and features of third generation (3G) systems and personal communications services (PCS); review of air interface standards and transmission technologies for mobile and quasi-stationary wireless systems, including cellular networks, satellite networks, indoor systems (Wi-Fi, Personal Local Area Networks, Orthogonal Frequency Multiplexing, Ultra Wide Band technologies); review of network control strategies; investigation of user authentication, privacy, and data and voice encryption aspects. Evolving technology, analysis of competing multiple access methods, transition plans, and backward compatibility between 2G, 21/2 G, 3G, and future systems, with possible fallback plans.
607 Satellite Communications (3.0:3.0:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 551. Topics include introduction to satellite communications systems; historical aspects; orbital mechanics and launchers; satellite components such as payload, orbital maneuvering systems, cooling systems, and antennas; look angle predictions; link budget; overall link design; multiple access such as TDMA, CDMA, ALOHA, TDMA, and MF-TDMA; error control for digital satellite links; propagation effects on satellite links; elements of VSAT systems and nongeostationary satellite systems; and direct broadcast satellite services.
609 Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) Routing (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 509 and 515, or equivalent. Discusses development of Interior Gateway Protocols, including standards documents; interaction between various interior and exterior gateway protocols; design procedures and implementation aspects; field trial issues; and analysis of latest RFC information posted on IETF web site.
610 Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Routing (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 509 and 515, or equivalent. Discusses development of Border Gateway Protocol and its application in today’s Internet routing architecture. Covers evolution of Internet, BGP routing standard specifications (RFCs), interaction between various routing protocols, network BGP routing design principals and procedures for enterprise and ISP networks, BGP’s real-world implementation and configuration syntax, network scalability and convergence issues, and the latest extension and proposals for new standards.
611 Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 609 or 610. Develops full understanding of MPLS theory, technology, and implementation aspects through detailed analysis of MPLS routing concepts and protocol stacks, and completion of major project to reinforce understanding of MPLS.
660 Network Forensics (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 509, and working knowledge of computer programming. Deals with collection, preservation, and analysis of network- generated digital evidence so it can be successfully presented in civil or criminal court of law. Examines relevant federal laws and private sector applications. Examines capture/intercept of digital evidence, analysis of audit trails, recordation of running processes, and reporting of such information.
661 Digital Media Forensics (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 548 and 556, or TCOM 562, and working knowledge of computer operating systems; or permission of instructor. Deals with collection, preservation, and analysis of digital media so this evidence can be successfully presented in civil or criminal court of law. Examines relevant federal laws and private sector applications. Examines seizure, preservation, and analysis of digital media.
662 Advanced Secure Networking (3:3:0) Prerequisites: TCOM 509 and 562, and a working knowledge of network routing protocols. Advanced technologies in network security that can be applied to enhance enterprise and ISP’s network security. Covers network perimeter defense concept and various components for complete layered defense system. Examines each component and its technologies, including TCP/IP protocol vulnerabilities, router access control list (ACL), dynamic ACL, firewall, network address translation (NAT), virtual private network (VPN), IPSec tunnels, intrusion detection system (IDS), routing protocol security, denial-of-service (DOS) attack, DOS detection and mitigation techniques.
663 Operations of Intrusion Detection and Forensics (3:3:0) Prequisites: TCOM 509 and 529 and a working knowledge of computer programming. Introduces students to network and computer intrusion detection and its relation to forensics. It addresses intrusion detection architecture, system types, packet analysis, and products. It also presents advanced intrusion detection topics such as intrusion prevention and active response, decoy systems, alert correlation, data mining, and proactive forensics.
690 Advanced Topics in Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor; specific prerequisites vary. Advanced topics from recent developments and applications in various engineering disciplines in specialty modules 1, 2, and 3 of TCOM program. Advanced topics chosen so that they do not duplicate existing TCOM courses. Active participation of students encouraged in form of writing and presenting papers in various research areas of advanced topic. Enhances professional engineering community’s understanding of breakthrough developments in specific areas.
691 Advanced Topics in Telecommunications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor; specific prerequisites vary. Advanced topics from recent developments and applications in various engineering disciplines in specialty modules 4 and 5 of TCOM program. Advanced topics are chosen in such a way that they do not duplicate existing TCOM courses. Active participation of students encouraged in form of writing and presenting papers in various research areas of advanced topic. Enhances professional engineering community’s understanding of breakthrough developments in specific areas.
696 Independent Reading and Research (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisites: graduate standing; approval of program director. Study of selected area in specialty modules 1, 2, or 3 under supervision of faculty member. Written report required. Note: No more than total 6 credits may be taken from combination TCOM 598, 599, 696, and 697 for credit in TCOM program.
697 Independent Reading and Research (1.5, 3.0: 1.5, 3.0:0) Prerequisites: graduate standing; approval of program director. Studies selected area in specialty modules 4 or 5 under supervision of faculty member. Written report required. Note: No more than total 6 credits may be taken from combination of TCOM 598, 599, 696, and 697 for credit in TCOM program.
698 Telecommunications Projects Course (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. To be taken toward end of degree program within any of modules 1, 2, or 3. Primary activity is completing major applied project, preferably with group of two to three people. Secondary goal is consolidating training before graduation so that, in some cases, it may act as capstone course. Students and outside telecommunication industry managers present ideas for projects and, through grouping of students, new skills and approaches may be learned. Some class time used for discussion of projects, either to monitor progress or explore alternative approaches. Readings, class-time discussion of current trends, difficulties, and new opportunities for industry most relevant to module. Concludes with presentations of projects to department faculty.
699 Telecommunications Project Course (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Capstone of degree program under the specialty modules 4 or 5. To be taken toward end of degree program. Primary activity is completion of major applied project, preferably as two- to three-person group. Secondary goal is consolidation of training before graduation. Students, outside telecommunication industry managers present ideas for projects. From these ideas, group projects selected. Some classroom time used to discuss projects, either to monitor progress, or explore alternative approaches. Readings, class-time discussion of current trends, difficulties, and new opportunities for the industry. Projects presented to department faculty at end of semester.
707 Advanced Link Design (3:3:0) Prerequisite: TCOM 551. Topics include advanced satellite link design such as VSAT optimization, intersatellite systems, and propagation mitigation trade-offs; radar link design such as primary and secondary radars, range ambiguities, false alarms, Doppler radar, FM radar, radar tracking, radar transmitters and receivers, and phased array radars; terrestrial wireless link design including line of sight, LMDS, and nonline of sight; optical link design including laser options, diffraction limits, lidar and communications links, tracking limitations, and GEO and LEO intersatellite link design; Wi-Fi link design; and directed energy systems.
750 Coordinating Seminar (3:3:0) Open only to students in MA or MS in telecommunications programs with at least 18 credits of course work prior to registration. Topics include specific telecommunications problems in management, law, engineering, education, and communications. Focuses on ways a problem in one area can create or solve a problem in other areas.