The degree in Telecommunications Engineering in Sound and Image is mainly focused on training professionals who are able to carry out technical projects based on system installations, image systems, and acoustic conditioning and sound insulation.
For a competitive advantage in the field of information technologies and telecommunication, the UAX university offers students the possibility of implementing the knowledge acquired in labs and computing rooms, and doing their practical training in a number of companies, making it easier for them to be part of the labour market in the forthcoming future.
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| First Year
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| First semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Physical Basics of Engineering | Core | 7,00 | 5 |
| Circuit Analysis and Measurement (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Mathematical Basics of Engineering (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Audiovisual Technology | Compulsory | 6,00 | 4 |
| Programming Basics and Lab (A) | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3,00 | -- |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 20 | |
| Second semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Basic Electronics | Core | 5,00 | 6 |
| Circuit Analysis and Measurement (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Mathematical Basics of Engineering (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Acoustical Engineering | Core | 4,00 | 4 |
| Programming Basics and Lab (A) | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Graphic Expression | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3,00 | -- |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 24 | |
| Second Year
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| First semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Digital Electronics (A) | Core | 5,00 | 5 |
| Audio-Frequency Systems (A) | Core | 6,00 | 5 |
| Television (A) | Core | 6,00 | 5 |
| Signals and Communications (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Analogical Electronic Circuits (A) | Core | 4,00 | 3 |
| Room Acoustics | Core | 4,00 | 2 |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 24 | |
| Second semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Digital Electronics (A) | Core | 5,00 | 5 |
| Audio-Frequency Systems (A) | Core | 6,00 | 5 |
| Television (A) | Core | 6,00 | 5 |
| Signals and Communications (A) | Core | 5,00 | 4 |
| Analogical Electronic Circuits (A) | Core | 4,00 | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 4,00 | -- |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 22 | |
| Third Year
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| First semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Research Proyects | Core | 4,00 | 4 |
| Transmission Systems | Compulsory | 5,00 | 4 |
| Video Systems (A) | Core | 4,00 | 3 |
| Digital Audio and Video Processing (A) | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Writing and Speaking Skills | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3,00 | -- |
| Optional | Optional | 6,00 | -- |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 17 | |
| Second semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Communication Networks and Services | Compulsory | 5,00 | 4 |
| Video Systems (A) | Core | 4,00 | 3 |
| Digital Audio and Video Processing (A) | Compulsory | 4,00 | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3,00 | -- |
| Optional | Optional | 6,00 | -- |
| Final Research Project | Compulsory | 8,00 | -- |
| Subtotal: | 30,00 | 10 | |
| First Cycle
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| First semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Complementary Analysis of Sound and Audio Frequency | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Communication Research Project | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Transmission Means (A) | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Digital Data Transmission (A) | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Second semester | Definition | ECTS | Hs per week |
| Advanced Audiovisual Systems | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Audiovisual Production | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Transmission Means (A) | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Digital Data Transmission (A) | Optional | 6,00 | 5 |
| Annual subject (A) |
Core; 5,00 ECTS/semester; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Basics on Linear Circuits
Analysis of Circuits in a Transitional Regimeç
Analysis of Circuits in a Permanent Sinusoidal Regime
Power Calculatinos in a Permanent Sinusoidal Regime
Magnetic Coupling
Co-ordinator: Juan Carlos Pérez Heredia
Core; 5,00 ECTS/semester; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Concepts of Differential and Integral Calculus. Integration on curves and surfaces. Theory of Complex Variable. Fourier's expansion.
Differential Equations.
Bibliography
Hille, S " Calculus I" and "Calculus II", Reverté 1994, 1995
Co-ordinator: Esther Guervós Sánchez
Compulsory; 4,00 ECTS/semester; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Learning to encode a problem in a high-level language
Learning programming basic techniques.
Acquire a good programming style.
Bibliography
Deitel y Deitel, "Como programar en Java" Prentice Hall 1998
Co-ordinator: Pilar Moreno Díaz
Core; 4,00 ECTS/semester; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Theoretical and Technical knowledge for the analysis and design of circuits based on discrete components and integrated circuits.
Bibliography
Savant, C.J. Roden M.S. Carpenter, G.L. "Diseño Electrónico. Circuitos y Sistemas". 1ª Edicion en castellano. Ed- Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana.
Co-ordinator: Basil Al-Hadithi
Core; 5,00 ECTS/semester; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Unit 1.- Introduction to Digital Electronic Systems
Unit 2.- Analog/Digital Interface. D/A Conversion
Unit 3.- Two-Level Combinatory Logic
Unit 4.- Multilevel Combinatory Logic
Unit 5.- Programmable Logical Devices
Unit 6.- Functional Units Based on Combinatory Logic
Unit 7.- Introduction to Sequential Logical Circuits
Unit 8.- Functional Units Based on Sequential Logic
Unit 9.- Analysis and Design of Sequential Circuits
Unit 10.- Optimization of Synchronic Sequential Circuits
Unit 11.- Logical Implementation of Computer Structures
Unit 12.- Family of Microcontrollers MCS51. Microcontroller 80C51.
Co-ordinator: Emilio López Beltrán
Core; 5,00 ECTS/semester; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Deterministic theory of signals. Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and Z-Transform. Links between continuous and discrete worlds. Stochastic process for the model of random signals. Study of signal processing systems for communication: analogic and digital modulations. Introduction to the concept of filtering.
Bibliography
Oppenheim, A.V & Willsky A.S. " Signal and Systems" Ed.Prentice Hall 1983.
Papoulis A. Probability, random variables and stochastic processes Ed McGraw Hill.
Co-ordinator: Higinio Francisco Menéndez Milanés
Core; 6,00 ECTS/semester; 5 Hs per week
Description:
PART I.- FILTERS.- EQUALIZERS.- PROCESSING IN DINAMICS.-***
PART II.- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF SOUND SYSTEMS.-POWER AMPLIFIERS.-ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCTORS.-MICROPHONES.- LOUDSPEAKERS.-ACOUSTIC DESIGN OF SITES.-ACOUSTIC CHARACTERISTICS FOR DIFFERENT ROOMS. PRACTICAL TRAINING.- 1st part. Lab equipment and connection. Microphony. Audiometry. Measurement of sound levels. Equalization using mixing tables. Processing in dynamics. Effect processing in time. Background noise assessment and measurement. 2nd part. Measurement of the sound field. Measurement of the ****. Measurement of sound absorption. Measurement of acoustic isolation. Measurement of sound power. Cross filters. Directivity of sound sources.
Co-ordinator: Gregorio Herranz Sánchez
Core; 6,00 ECTS/semester; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Physical and physiological principles of vision. Fundamentals of optics applied to image taking. New image presentation systems and quality control techniques. Standards introduced and future transmission digital systems. High-definition television.
Bibliography
Watkinson J: " Video Digital" , Paraninfo, 1996.
García Calderón lopez, E " Television" Madrid U. Politécnica 1981.
Co-ordinator: Juan Antonio Martínez Martín
Core; 4,00 ECTS/semester; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Knowledge of the present technologies related to the production and treatment of Television signals. Knowledge of cameras, electrostatic tape cameras, time base correctors (TBC), synchronizing generators, mixers, effects generators, devices for the introduction of titles and systems of electronic graphics.
Analogical signals and digital signals. Interconnection of equipments.
Bibliography
Bethencourt, T "Sistemas de Television Clasicos y Avanzados, Madrid IORT 1995.
White, G "Técnicas de Video" Madrid IORTV 1989.
Co-ordinator: Gregorio Herranz Sánchez
Compulsory; 4,00 ECTS/semester; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Digital Video and Audio. Channel coding and digital modulation. Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and discrete cosine transform (DCT).
Image digital processing.
Z-transform. Digital filters. Digital audio and video formats.
Bibliography
Oppenheim A y Willsky A " Signal and Systems" Ed Prentice Hall 1983.
Oppenheim A, y Schafer W "Discrete Time Signal Processing" Ed Prentice Hall 1989.
Co-ordinator: Emiliano del Cerro Escobar
| First semester |
Core; 7,00 ECTS; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Unit 1 Introduction.
Unit 2 Oscillatory Movement.
Unit 3 One-Dimensional Waves.
Unit 4 Sound Waves.
Unit 5 Electric Field.
Unit 6 Electric Potential.
Unit 7 Magnetic Field.
Unit 8 Magnetic Induction.
Unit 9 Light. Transmission and Reflection.
Unit 10 Polarization, Interference and Difraction.
Practical Training
Part 1. Introduction to Analysis and Error Calculations
Part 2. Practical Cases
Co-ordinator: José Antonio Prieto Persiguero
Compulsory; 6,00 ECTS; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Physical principles of senses perception. Functioning of audiovisual resources.
Bibliography
Langford, M."Fotografia Básica". Ed. Omega
Millerson, G. "Técnicas de Realización y Producción en Televisión". IORTV
Nisbett A "El uso de los micrófonos". IORTV
Co-ordinator: Juan Antonio Martínez Martín
Core; 4,00 ECTS; 2 Hs per week
Description:
Basics for rooms acoustic fitting-out. Statistical theory, geometric theory and wave theory.
Knowledge of the most commonly used materials for acoustic fitting-out and use parameters in the field of acoustics.
Description of the main noise sources in a room and the resources for the room's acoustic insulation. Application of this knowledge to the fitting-out of cinemas, auditoriums, recording studios, etc.
Bibliography
Recuero, M y Gil C "Acustica Arquitectonica" Benzal 1991.
Cremer, L "Principles and applications of room acoustics" Applied Science Publishers 1973.
Método de enseñanza:
Método de evaluación:
Co-ordinator: María Soledad Sánchez Sánchez
Compulsory; 4,00 ECTS; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Co-ordinator: José Ramón Trujillo Martínez
Core; 4,00 ECTS; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Preparation of an engineering project, technical and economical aspects. Correct planning of such project.
Critical way and optimization of the human resources involved in this project. Planning of cost changes during the project's execution. Confinement theory.
Bibliography
de Cos Castillo, M Teoría general del proyecto" Volumenes 1 y 2. Ed.Sintesis Madrid.
Kerzner H Project Management" Ed. van Nostrand Reynold NY.
Co-ordinator: Gregorio Herranz Sánchez
Compulsory; 5,00 ECTS; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Analysis of the design of Telecommunication Systems, covering essential aspects such as the description and integration of subsystems, plannings and projects, in the field of linear transmission systems for telephony, television and data applications.
General introduction to analogical and digital transmission of signals on line by means of the analysis of the sources of messages and disturbances, characterization of the resources for on-line transmission and finally a description of the main telecommunication networks and services.
Bibliography
Hernando Rábanos, J.M. "Sistemas de Telecomunicación" ETS de Ing. de Telecomunicación 1991.
Freeman, R.L. "Telecomunication Transmission Handbook" John Wiley & Sons 1981.
Co-ordinator: Juan Antonio Martínez Martín
| Second semester |
Core; 5,00 ECTS; 6 Hs per week
Description:
Introduction to electronic components and circuits, both analogical and digital.
Study of semiconductors. Study of analogical circuits. Study of digital circuits.
Bibliography
Savant, C.J. Roden, M.S. Carpenter, G.L. " Electronic Design.Circuits and Systems". Second Edition The Benjamin/Cummings Publising Company. California, 1991
Co-ordinator: Silvia María Ortiz Benito
Compulsory; 4,00 ECTS; 3 Hs per week
Description:
Providing the knowledge required to generate and interpretate engineering plans.
Technical drawing. Graphic expression. Geometry.
Bibliography
Félez, J, y Mª L. "Martínez, Dibujo Industrial " 2ª Edición. Ed. Síntesis, Madrid, 1966.
Co-ordinator: José Luis Jiménez Santillana
Core; 4,00 ECTS; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Acoustics Fundamentals. Solving of vibratory problems. Sound propagation. Reflection, Transmission and absorption.
Basics of Musical Acoustics.
Bibliography
Kinsler, L.E. "Fundamentos de Acústica". Limusa, 1990.
Recuero M. Ingenieria Acustica Paraninfo Madrid 1995.
Método de enseñanza: Theory Sessions. Exercises.
Método de evaluación: Final Examination. Continuous practical works and exercises.
Co-ordinator: María Soledad Sánchez Sánchez
Compulsory; 8,00 ECTS; 0 Hs per week
Description:
Final Year Project in which the student has to apply the theory acquired in the previous three years. The project will be done under the supervision of a university professor.
Co-ordinator: Jesús Sánchez Allende
Compulsory; 5,00 ECTS; 4 Hs per week
Description:
Fundamentals of computer networks together with the services and applications they support: problems and techniques to solve them.
Practical study of the network architecture most commonly used nowadays, the Internet network architecture, together with its popular TCP/IP protocols.
Bibliography
Tanenbaum A.S "Computer Networks" Prentice Hall 1996.
Richard Stevens W. "TCP/IP Illustrated. Vol 1: The Protocols" Addison Wesley 1994.
Método de enseñanza:
Método de evaluación:
Co-ordinator: Pilar Moreno Díaz
| Optional subjects |
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First Cycle
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| Annual subject (A) |
Optional; 6,00 ECTS/semester; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Basics of electromagnetic waves and its propagation through air, cables, waveguides or fiber optic, including an introduction to radiation phenomena.
Maxwell equations. Discontinuous plane waves. Propagation in transmission systems with translation symmetry, made up of conductors (lines and guides) and dielectrics (fiber optic). Electromagnetic waves radiated by basic antennas.
Bibliography
Cheng D.K "Fundamentos de Electromagnetismo" Ed Addison Wsley.
Collin R.E "Foundations for Microwave Engineering" McGraw Hill.
Co-ordinator: Higinio Francisco Menéndez Milanés
Optional; 6,00 ECTS/semester; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Digital transmission techniques. Digital modulation, source coding process, line coding, modulation, decision theory, channel coding, performance analysis in terms of error probability and the transmitted power.
Signal carrier recovery, synchronism extraction and access techniques will complete the study of digital transmission systems.
Bibliography
Sklar, B " Digital Communications, Fundamentals and Applications". Prentice Hall 1988.
Profesor: José María Díaz Nafría.
Co-ordinator: Juan Carlos Pérez Heredia
| First semester |
Optional; 6,00 ECTS; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Additional information to complement that provided in other subjects.
Overview of Audio Frequency Systems Engineering.
Bibliography
Recuero, M "Técnicas de grabación sonora" IORTV
Rumsey, F "Introducción al sonido y la grabación" IORTV
Alten, S.R. "El manual de audio en los medios de comunciación" Vivian Capel
Oppenheim A, y Schafer W "Discrete Time Signal Processing" Ed Prentice Hall 1989
Alten, S.R. 'El manual de audio en los medios de comunciación' Vivian Capel
Co-ordinator: Emiliano del Cerro Escobar
Optional; 6,00 ECTS; 5 Hs per week
Description:
To stablish different methods of transports, diffusion and reception of TV and audio signals.
To distinguish the differences in processing between analogical and digital signals.
To know the three versions of DVB system: satellite, terrestrial and cable.
To use different equipment such as field analyzer and meters
Co-ordinator: Miguel Ángel García-Quismondo García-Quismondo
| Second semester |
Optional; 6,00 ECTS; 5 Hs per week
Description:
UNIT 1 : Digitalization of TV Components. 601 Standard.
HD-TV Standards
UNIT 2: Audio Digitalization. AES/ EBU Standards
UNIT 3: Basics of Audio and Video Compression
UNIT 4: JPEG Standards
UNIT 5: MPEG-2 Standards
UNIT 6 : MPEG -4 Standard
Co-ordinator: Miguel Ángel García-Quismondo García-Quismondo
Optional; 6,00 ECTS; 5 Hs per week
Description:
Theory sessions for the description of the process of audiovisual production. Analysis of audiovisual examples. Production practicals, including the use of the equipment required for audiovisual production.
Bibliography
Millerson, G. "Técnicas de Realización y Producción audiovisual" Focal Press IORTV.
Einsenstein S.M "Teoria y técnica cinematografica" Rialp Madrid 1959.
Co-ordinator: Emiliano del Cerro Escobar