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Degree in Technical Engineering in Telecommunications, Sound and Image (3 yrs)

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.


Summary
First Cycle
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Optional subjects
Electives
Versión española


First Year Summary
First semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Physical Basics of EngineeringCore7,005
Circuit Analysis and Measurement (A)Core5,004
Mathematical Basics of Engineering (A)Core5,004
Audiovisual TechnologyCompulsory6,004
Programming Basics and Lab (A)Compulsory4,003
ElectiveElective3,00--
Subtotal: 30,00 20
Second semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Basic ElectronicsCore5,006
Circuit Analysis and Measurement (A)Core5,004
Mathematical Basics of Engineering (A)Core5,004
Acoustical EngineeringCore4,004
Programming Basics and Lab (A)Compulsory4,003
Graphic ExpressionCompulsory4,003
ElectiveElective3,00--
Subtotal: 30,00 24

Second Year Summary
First semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Digital Electronics (A)Core5,005
Audio-Frequency Systems (A)Core6,005
Television (A)Core6,005
Signals and Communications (A)Core5,004
Analogical Electronic Circuits (A)Core4,003
Room AcousticsCore4,002
Subtotal: 30,00 24
Second semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Digital Electronics (A)Core5,005
Audio-Frequency Systems (A)Core6,005
Television (A)Core6,005
Signals and Communications (A)Core5,004
Analogical Electronic Circuits (A)Core4,003
ElectiveElective4,00--
Subtotal: 30,00 22

Third Year Summary
First semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Research ProyectsCore4,004
Transmission SystemsCompulsory5,004
Video Systems (A)Core4,003
Digital Audio and Video Processing (A)Compulsory4,003
Writing and Speaking SkillsCompulsory4,003
ElectiveElective3,00--
OptionalOptional6,00--
Subtotal: 30,00 17
Second semester Definition ECTS Hs per week
Communication Networks and ServicesCompulsory5,004
Video Systems (A)Core4,003
Digital Audio and Video Processing (A)Compulsory4,003
ElectiveElective3,00--
OptionalOptional6,00--
Final Research ProjectCompulsory8,00--
Subtotal: 30,00 10


Optional subjects

First Cycle Summary
First semesterDefinition ECTS Hs per week
Complementary Analysis of Sound and Audio FrequencyOptional6,005
Communication Research ProjectOptional6,005
Transmission Means (A)Optional6,005
Digital Data Transmission (A)Optional6,005
Second semesterDefinition ECTS Hs per week
Advanced Audiovisual SystemsOptional6,005
Audiovisual ProductionOptional6,005
Transmission Means (A)Optional6,005
Digital Data Transmission (A)Optional6,005


Degree in Technical Engineering in Telecommunications, Sound and Image (3 yrs)

Programa de Asignaturas



Versión española

Annual subject (A)
1470 - Circuit Analysis and Measurement (A) back

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

1471 - Mathematical Basics of Engineering (A) back

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

1472 - Programming Basics and Lab (A) back

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

2470 - Analogical Electronic Circuits (A) back

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

2471 - Digital Electronics (A) back

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

2472 - Signals and Communications (A) back

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

2473 - Audio-Frequency Systems (A) back

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

2474 - Television (A) back

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

3470 - Video Systems (A) back

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

3471 - Digital Audio and Video Processing (A) back

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
1473 - Physical Basics of Engineering back

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

1474 - Audiovisual Technology back

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

2475 - Room Acoustics back

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

3472 - Writing and Speaking Skills back

Compulsory; 4,00 ECTS; 3 Hs per week

Description:

Co-ordinator: José Ramón Trujillo Martínez

3473 - Research Proyects back

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

3474 - Transmission Systems back

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
1475 - Basic Electronics back

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

1476 - Graphic Expression back

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

1477 - Acoustical Engineering back

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

3475 - Final Research Project back

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

3476 - Communication Networks and Services back

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
First Cycle Summary
Annual subject (A)
9469 - Transmission Means (A) back

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

9471 - Digital Data Transmission (A) back

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
9470 - Complementary Analysis of Sound and Audio Frequency back

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

9472 - Communication Research Project back

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
9473 - Advanced Audiovisual Systems back

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

9474 - Audiovisual Production back

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