Scheme of Study for MSc(TS)

Credit
Code Course Title Hours
Semester I
MTS-301 Computing Fundamentals 3
MTS-302 Data Communication & Networks 3
MTS-303 Programming Principles and Applications 2+1
MTS-304 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems 3
MTS-305 Electronic Devices and Circuits 2+1
MTS-306 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 3
S.Total 18
Semester II
MTS-351 Data structures and Algorithm 3
MTS-352 Network Operating Systems - I 2+1
MTS-353 Networking Fundamentals – I 2+1
MTS-354 Digital Logic Design 3
MTS-355 Telecommunication Network Design 3
MTS-356 Telecom Standards & Regulations 3
S.Total 18
Semester III
MTS-401 Network Operating Systems – II 2+1
MTS-402 Networking Fundamentals – II 2+1
MTS-403 Transmission Lines, Antennas & Wave Propagation 3
MTS-404 Signals & Systems 3
MTS-405 Remote Access Networks 3
MTS-406 Elective – I 3
S.Total 18
Semester IV
MTS-451 Mobile & Wireless Communication 3
MTS-452 Telecom Software Design 3
MTS-453 Digital Signal Processing 3
MTS-454 Information & Network Security 3
MTS-455 Elective – II 3
MTS-499 Project 6
S.Total 21
Grand Total 75
Detailed Course Outlines for Master of Science in
Telecommunication Systems

MTS-301 Computing Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To develop understanding of basics of computer components, their operations, algorithm

development techniques and basic programming.

ESSENTIAL TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

 Introduction to computer components and operating systems

 Number systems
 Problems solving techniques: flow chart and algorithm development
 Computer programming fundamentals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to numbers systems, CPU, memory, input/output devices, data organization, file
storage, programs and software, system and application software, operating systems,
communication technology, Compiler, DBMS, Computer networks and internet, WWW, web
mail applications, Computer graphics, AI, Viruses and Anti-Viruses.

programming languages, compilation and interpretation, problem specification, algorithms,

flow chart, pseudo code, basic programming techniques, data types and declaration, header file
and linkage, variables and constants, arrays, input/output, termination, remark, control
structures, Branching, conditional structures, repetition and loops, basic library functions,

Recommended Text(s):

Computer science-An Overview by Glenn Brookshear, 3rd edition

How to program C/C++ By Dietel and Dietel

References:

Computer Science Illuminated by Nell Dale and John Lewis, 2nd edition

D.S. Malik, C++ Programming: From Problem Analysis To Program Design

MTS-302 Data Communication & Network
Credit Hours: 3

Course Outline:

Data Communication Concepts

Communication Model, Communication Tasks, Types of Signal and Data, Bandwidth and
Channel Capacity, Point to Point and Multi Point Link, Simplex, Half Duplex, and full Duplex
Transmission, Modulation, Demodulation.

Computer Networking Concepts

(a) LAN, WAN, MAN

(b) Logical & Physical Topology of Network
(c) LAN Topologies (Bus, Tree, Star, Ring)
(d) Network Application and Services
(e) Network Models

Protocols, OSI Reference Model and TCP/IP Protocol Suite

(a) Protocols and Its Components

(b) OSI Reference Model
(c) TCP/IP Suit

Transmission Impairments and Transmission Media

(a) Transmission Impairments (Attenuation, Delay Disaster, Noise)

(b) Guided Media (Twisted Pair, Coaxial Cable, Optic Fiber)
(c) Unguided Media (Wireless Transmission & Satellite)
(d) Practical

Data Communication Interface and Multiplexing

(a) A system and System Transmission

(b) Inter facing of DTE & DCE
(c) Frequency Division Multiplexing
(d) Time Division Multiplexing

Data Link Control

(a) Flow Control (Stop & Wait Flow Control, Sliding Window Flow Control)
(b) Error Control (Error Detection, Parity Technique, CRC Technique, Error
Correction (Stop & Wait ARQ))

LAN Technologies and Systems

 (a) LAN Architecture
(b) Ethernet and FAST Ethernet LANS (CSMA/CD)
(c) Token Ring Network
(d) FDDI
(e) High Speed Ethernet (Gigabit LANS)

Disaster Recovery and System Configuration

(a) Disaster Recovery (Data Protection Techniques, system Failures protection

Techniques)
(b) System Configuration (Installing and Configuring Network Devices (Modern and
NIC), Network Configuration and Administration)
(c) Practical

Inter Network Devices and WAN Services

(a) Bridges
(b) Routing
(c) Circuit Switching Network
(d) Packet Switching Network
(e) ISDN Links
(f) ATM and Frame Relay

Recommended Books:

(1) Data and Computer Communication by William Stallings 5th Edition

(2) Computer Networks by Tanenebaum 3rd Edition

MTS-303 Programming Principles and Applications

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Introduction to C++, basic structure of C++, variables, single & Multidimensional arrays,
string, for, while, do-while, conditional statement (if, switch, question mark operator),
functions, structures, introduction to classes. Introduction to Operating Systems, DOS, Linux,
Windows, X-Windows, Introduction to Telecommunication Software

Lab Outline:

Implementation using simple programs for basic arrays, single-dimensional arrays, two
dimensional arrays, algorithm implementations, using for, while do while, using different
conditional statement, using functions, using structures, Introduction to object and classes.
Familiarity with various Operating Systems including DOS, Windows, Linux.

Recommended Books:
 1. Robert Lafore, “Object-Oriented Programming in C++,” Fourth Edition, 2002, Prentice
Hall, ISBN: 0672323087
2. Telecommunication Software manuals

MTS-304 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Part-1 : RF Fundamentals

The structure and composition of modern integrated Telecommunication systems and Networks,
Structure of PSTN, PLMN and basic Telecommunications nomenclature, Electromagnetic spectrum
and classification of frequencies into bands for various applications including HF, VHF and UHF
communications, Radio, Television, Satellite, Radar, GSM, CDMA , Avionics ( ILS, HF comm.,
VOR, NDB etc), frequency and wavelength, inter-modulation frequencies and applications, linear and
non linear mixing of signals, addition and subtraction of absolute and relative dB levels, Basic
principles of Ionospheric communications, Amplifiers, Oscillators and analogue Filters, AM and FM
modulation (time and frequency domain), wave propagation and tropospheric scatter,
Telecommunications Receivers front end analysis (Examples from Radio, TV, Radar, Transponders),
superhetrodyning, choice of Intermediate frequencies, ganging and tracking, tracking error, Image
frequency rejection, spectrum analyzer and the superhetrodyne receiver, single and double conversion
superhetrodyne.

Part-2 : Telecommunication Network Fundamentals

Communication protocols model concept, purpose and function of each layer, HDLC protocol
and its variants-LAPD,LAPF,LAPM, Line codes used in Telecom Networks.

Recommended Books:
1. Miller "Communication systems"
2. Hioki Warren: Telecommunications
3. Freeman : Transmission Systems

MTS-305 Electronic Devices and Circuits

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Diodes: reverse bias characteristics – Zeners and avalanche behavior, Diodes: rectification – ac to dc
conversion, filtering, figures of merit, Diodes: I-V characteristics, Diode circuits: clamps, doublers,
Signals, conventions, amplification and biasing. Power supply design, linear and switching regulators.
BJT: structure, I-V characteristics, BJT: large and small signal models, biasing and amplifier stages,
Models: regions of operation, large/small signal equivalent circuits, biasing, small and large signal
behavior, temperature behavior, special purpose. FET, JFET structure biasing etc. MOSFET devices:
four terminal devices, I-V characteristics MOSFET structure and relation to regions of operation, I-V
equations, channel modulation, substrate bias and sub threshold behavior. MOSFET biasing for
amplification, as a current source, use of ‘active’ loads.MOSFET inverters, complementary
MOSFETs. MOSFET small signal operation, SS models, equivalent models, amplifier, operational
Amplifier and oscillators their application, structure, biasing using common source, Differential
amplifier stage: configuration, biasing, SS models, extension to active.

Lab Outline:

The emphasis is first on understanding the characteristics of basic circuits including resistors,
capacitors, diodes, and bipolar and field effect transistors. The students then use this
understanding to construct more complex circuits such as rectifier circuits and power supplies.

Recommended Books:
1. Principal of electronic devices by Floyd and Malvino

MTS-306 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

The course is divided into two somewhat related parts.

A. Linear algebra: matrices and matrix operations, Linear System equations, Gaussian
elimination, matrix inverses, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, dependence,
dimension, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization.
B. Ordinary Differential Equations: Separable and first-order linear equations with
applications, 2nd order linear equations with constant coefficients, method of undetermined
coefficients, simple harmonic motion, 2x2 and 3x3 systems of linear ODE's with constant
coefficients, solution by eigenvalue/eigenvectors, non-homogenous linear systems, Laplace
Transforms for solving differential equations
Recommended Books:
1) Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Latest/E by Stephen W. Goode and Scott
A. Annin.
2) Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Latest/E by Farlow, Hall, McDill and West.
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Latest/E by Edwards & Penney.

MTS-351 Data Structures & Algorithms

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Data Structures: Introduction to physical and Logical data Structures. Integer, Real, Character
and String Data Structures. Linear Data Structures: Arrays, Queues, Stack, Linked Lists.
Application of each Data Structures.

Algorithms: Need for Algorithms. Methodologies for the design of efficient Algorithms.
Sorting Algorithms: Insertion, Exchange, Selection, Bubble, Shell and Quick Sorting methods.
External sorting Algorithms. Searching Algorithms: Linear, merge, Binary and other searching
algorithms.

Recommended Books:
1. An Introduction to Data Structures with Application by Jean-Paul Tremblay, Paul
G.Sorenson,
2. Concepts in Data Structures and Software Development by G. Michael Schneider, Steven
C. Bruell
3. Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C by Mark Allen Weiss
4. Data Structures and Algorithms by Alfred V. Aho, John E. Hopcroft, Jeffrey D. Ullman
5. Data Structures and Algorithms with Java by Michael T. Goodrich, Roberto Tamassia,
6. Data Structures and Algorithms with Object Oriented Design Patterns in C++ by Preiss,
Bruni R

MTS-352 Network Operating Systems – I

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

UNIX/LINUX Environment

The UNIX Computing Environment. The UNIX Computing Environment. Accessing Your
System. Becoming familiar with CDE. Customizing your CDE workspace. Exploring
GNOME. Using CDE Mail Tool. New optional Lab: Using Command Line Mail programs.
Using CDE Calendar Manager. Other Built-in CDE Applications. New optional Lab:
Installing a UNIX Application. Using CDE Help. Referencing AnswerBook2 Help. Using
Command Line Help. Basic Command Line Syntax. Navigating the File System. Listing
Directory Information.

Recommended Books:
1. Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of UNIX Lab Companion By Jim
Lorenz ,Dan Mayers

MTS-353 Networking Fundamentals - I

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

This course will also help you achieve CCNA® certification.Basic networking vocabulary,
components, and concepts, ,binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbering. Switching
operations and theor. TCP/IP network addressing and routing. IP Subnettin. Providing Local
Area (LAN), and Wide Area (WAN), and remote access services. Advanced network theory,
including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Intranets and
extranets, and wireless networking. Introduction to Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS).
Initial configuration of Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers. Network discovery and
management using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) , telnet, and Trivial FTP (TFTP).

Hands-On Labs (Practical)

Basic Connectivity -Wire the classroom and configure the PCs to use Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to receive a basic IP Configuration. Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Networks -Use PC TCP/IP utilities such as ping, traceroute, winipcfg, arp, netstat, and nbtstat.
Recognize and understand error reports from these tools. Network Wiring -Wire the classroom
and configure the PCs in a network made up of Wide Area and Local Area links. Router
Configuration Using Setup -Complete the classroom network by configuring the classroom
routers with a basic IP and RIP configuration via the router utility, Setup. Manual Router
Configuration -Perform additional configurations to the router that are not available through
the Setup utility. Router Examination -Verify the various configurations that have been applied
thus far. Network Discovery with Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) -Discover information
about directly connected Cisco neighbor devices. Remote Access via Telnet -Access other
Cisco devices and learn how to remotely manage them.

Recommended Books
1. CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) 640-811, 640-801
by Steve McQuerry
2. CCNA Certification Library (CCNA Self-Study, exam #640-801) by Wendell Odom
3. CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-821, 640-801) by
Wendell Odom
4. CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-811, 640-801) by
Wendell Odom
5. CCNA Self-Study: CCNA Basics (CCNAB) by Cisco Systems, Inc.
6. CCNA Practical Studies by Gary Heap, Lynn Maynes

MTS-354 Digital Logic Design

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

PRE-REQUISITE NUMBER SYSTEMS

Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexa-Decimal, Binary Addition Multiplication and Division.

Complement Operations.

FUNDAMENTALS OF BOOLEAN ALGEBRA AND SIMPLIFICATION METHODS

Boolean algebra, Relay logic, Electronic logic gates, Truth table, Canonical forms, Krnaugh
maps, Quine Me-Klusky methods.

FIXED VERSES FLOATING POINT ARITHMETIC

COMBINATIONAL LOGIC DESIGN

Introduction to Combinational Logic Circuits, Analysis of combinational circuits, Multilevel

(NAND/NOR) Circuits. Half Adder, Full Adder, Half Subtract or, Full Subtractor. Serial and
Parallel Adder, Parallel parity-bit generator, Serial to Parallel converter. Magnitude
comparators, Data selectors/Multiplexers, Code Converters, Priority Encoders,
Decoders/Demultiplexers, Seven segment display, sample Design Problems, Relay Contacts,
Analysis and Synthesis of Contact Networks.

MULTIVIBRATOR CIRCUIT
Bi-stable (Flip-flop, Master-Slave), Mono-stable (single-shot). Astable (clock). Schmit
trigger circuits.

COUNTERS AND DATA TRANSFER REGISTERS

Ripple counters, Moulus counters, Registers, Shift and Transfer registers, BCD code
counters, Parallel (clocked) counters, Counters and Decoding techniques.

DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Diode AND OR gates, Transistor, Inverter circuits, IC circuits (DTL<RTL<TTL<ECL).

Dynamic MOS circuits, MOS shift registers MOS, RAM, MOS ROM, Fabrication of Ics

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Louis Nashelsky, “Introduction to Digital Computer Technology”. Jhon Wiley

and Sons. Jan 1983
2) M. Morris Mano. “Digital Logic and Computer Design”. National Book
Foundation. (Prentice – Hall INC).
3) john P. Haye “Introduction to Digital Logic Design”. April 1993
4) M.Morris Mano “ Digital Logic & Computer Design”. Jan 1979

MTS-355 Telecommunication Network Design

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) is the basis for the Cisco Certified
Design Associate (CCDA) examination. Describe the principles of network design and present
the guidelines for building a network design solution. Describe how the Enterprise Composite
Network model simplifies the complexity of today’s networks. Design the Enterprise Campus
in a hierarchical modular fashion. Design the Enterprise WAN network. Design a network
addressing plan. Select optimal routing protocols for the network. Evaluate security solutions
for the network. Design Voice over I. Select the appropriate Network Management solution.
Design Casework. Network Upgrad. Enterprise Campus Desig. WAN Upgrade and Backup.
Network Addressing Plan. Routing Protocol Selection. Voice Transport Over an IP Network.

Recommended Books

1. Designing for Cisco Internetworking Solutions (DESGN) Course Book for 640-861
CCDA
2. CCDP: Internetwork Design Study Guide by Robert Padjen, Todd Lammle
MTS-356 Telecommunication Standards & Regulations
Prerequisite: Introduction to Telecommunication Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:
Categorizing the Environment at a National, Regional and International Level. The Elements that affect
the behavior of Telecommunication Organizations at a National Level. The 10 major goals that drive
large companies. Politics versus technology.

The Rules, the Skills and the Players in the Standardization Game: A snapshot of the
International Standards Structure. The Skills required participating in the Game. The
role of the United Nations and of ITU. The Standards Setting Process, the past, the
present and the future. The difference among Policy, Recommendations, Standards and
Regulation. The Pakistani Policy, Standards and Regulatory Environment. The old PTT
Model. Changes to Pro-competitive models. Managing Change.

The Regulatory Process: Why Regulate? What to Regulate? How to Regulate? The main
elements of a Regulatory System. The general goals of regulation Universal Services,
the specific goals of Regulatory body in Pakistan. How to ensure that the Regulatory
Authority succeeds or fails?
The Technology and Services of the Environment: Services as “Distributive, Centralized
Interactive and Communicative”. The elements of Wire line and Wireless delivery
platforms. The relative advantages and disadvantages of Wireless versus Wire line.
Examples of Wire line and Wireless technologies. The impact of Satellite technologies
and in particular of LEO systems. Technical and Logistical Factors in Satellite Use.
Strategic Planning in Satellite Development. The LightSat Alternative. Future Trends.
Case Studies in Satellite Policy.

Spectrum Management: The role of Scarcity in Spectrum Management,

Licensing and Regulation. International Spectrum Allocation.

Inter Connect: What is Interconnect? The 5 objectives of interconnection policy. Why are
regulators involved in Interconnect? The three types of Interconnection. The generic
regulatory issues associated with decision making. Setting the level of Interconnect
charges. The components of Interconnect Regulatory issues. An illustrative Regulatory
framework for interconnection of computing carriers.

Technical Regulation and Compliance Approval of CPE: General aspects of technical

regulation in Pakistan. General aspects of technical standards about customer premises
equipment (CPE). General aspects of compliance approval. Permit process and PTA
accredited test houses. Permit variations and the consequences of non-compliance.
 Application for a permit. Statement of compliance. Compliance folder. Equipment
labeling. Permit document.

Recommended Books:
1. Kenndy C.H. and Paster M.V. “An Introduction to International Telecommunication
Law”, Artech House, ISBN 0-89006-835-6.
2. Frieden R. “International Telecommunication Handbook” Artech House, ISBN:
089006568
3. International Telecommunication Union Handbook of Standards, www.itu.org.

MTS-401 Network Operating Systems – II

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Directory Listings with Metacharacters. File Information Commands. Basic Command-Line

File Management. Basic CDE File Manager. Basic GNOME File Management. Copying
Files and Directories. Renaming and Moving Files and Directories. Redirection and Piping.
Advanced CDE File Manager. Finding, Searching, and Sorting Files. Using the vi Editor.
Using Emacs. Using the CDE Text Editor. Determining File System Permissions. Changing
Permissions from the Command Line. Linux 9 Installation and configuration. Proxy server,
DNS server , Samba server, Mail Server, NFS , Web server, FTP Server.

Windows Environment.
Active Directory. Exchange Server & IIS. Proxy Server. DHCP Server. DNS Server, Remote
Access Server (RAS)

Recommended Books:
1. Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of UNIX Lab Companion By Jim
Lorenz ,Dan Mayers.

MTS-402 Networking Fundamental-II

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Review of IP subnetting. CDP for network discover. Use Telnet to connect to remote devices.
Interconnect networks using TCP/IP. Describe the router startup process. Upgrade the IOS
and configuration file. Dangers of redundant switching. Spanning Tree. Concepts of VLANs
and trunking. Distance vector routing protocols. Link state routing. Learn about and
configure RIP. How IGRP operates; Compare IGRP to EIGRP. Learn how to use VLSM.
Explain how access lists can be used. Explain how NAT and PAT are configured. Point-to-
point serial encapsulation. Configure PPP, CHAP, and PAP. Frame Relay operation.
Differences between BRI and PRI. Configure DDR across ISDN BRI.
Hands-On Labs

Initial Configuration -Configure the PCs and switches with a basic IP configuration. Network
Management -Discover and manage Cisco using CDP and Telnet. Ethernet Switching -
Configure VLANs to build a switched network.Trunks, VTP, and STP -Configure trunks, VTP
for multiple VLANs. RIP Routing -Examine how the routers interact with each other
network.IGRP, -Change the classroom network from the RIP to IGRP. EIGRP –Change the
classroom network from the IGRP routing protocol to EIGRP.OSPF -Change the classroom
network from the EIGRP routing protocol to OSPF.IP Access Lists -Configure IP access lists
to block network traffic and control telnet.PPP and CHAP -Change the router serial ports from
HDLC to PPP using the CHAP.Frame Relay –Configure Frame Relay for point-point links
using three virtual circuits.

Recommended Books:

1. CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) 640-811, 640-801

by Steve McQuerry
2. CCNA Certification Library (CCNA Self-Study, exam #640-801) by Wendell Odom
3. CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-821, 640-801) by
Wendell Odom
4. CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-811, 640-801)

MTS-403 Transmission Lines, Antennas & Wave Propagation

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Vector Analysis, Co-ordinate systems, Transformations between Coordinate Systems,

Gradient of a Scalar Field, Divergence of a Vector Field, Divergence Theorem, Curl of a
Vector Field, Stokes’s Theorem, Laplacian Operator, Electrostatics- Maxwell’s Equations,
Coulomb’s, Gauss’s Law , Poisson’s Equation, Electric Boundary Conditions,
Magnetostatics- The Biot–Savart Law, Maxwell’s Magnetostatic Equations, Gauss’s Law for
Magnetism, Amp`ere’s Law Magnetic Boundary conditions, Maxwell’s Equations for
Time-Varying Fields, Faraday’s Law, Boundary Conditions for Electromagnetics, Plane-
Wave, General Relation between E and H , Wave Polarization, Radiation and Antennas- The
Short Dipole, Antenna parameters, Half-Wave Dipole Antenna, Directivity of λ/2 Dipole,
Radiation Resistance of λ/2 Dipole, Quarter-Wave Monopole Antenna, Dipole of Arbitrary
Length, Effective Area of a Receiving Antenna, Friis Transmission Formula, Radiation by
Large-Aperture Antennas, Rectangular Aperture with Uniform Aperture Distribution,
Antenna Arrays., Antennas for mobile communications.

Recommended Books:
1. Fawwaz Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, Prentice Hall, 2006,
ISBN: 0-13-241326-4
 2. Mathew Sadiku, “Elements of Electromagnetics”, Oxford university press, Latest
edition.

MTS-404 Signals and Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Introduction, Time-Domain Representations for Linear Time-Invariant Systems, Fourier

Representations for Signals and Linear Time-Invariant Systems, Applications of Fourier
Representations and Mixed Signal Classes, Application to Communication Systems,
Representation of Signals Using Continuous-Time Complex Exponentials: The Laplace
Transform, Representation of Signals Using Discrete-Time Complex Exponentials: the z-
Transform, Application to Feedback Systems.

Recommended Books:
1. Haykin, Van Veen: Signals and Systems, Latest Edition by Haykin and Van Veen
2. Reference Book: Signals and Systems by Openheim

MTS-405 Remote Access Networks

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) v2.0, Identifying Cisco Solutions to
Remote Access Needs. Using AAA to Scale Access Control in an Expanding Network.
Configuring Asynchronous Connections to a Central Site with Modems. Configuring PPP and
Controlling Network Access with PAP and CHAP. Using ISDN and DDR Connections to
Enhance Connectivity. Optimizing the Use of DDR Interfaces. Establishing a Dedicated
Frame-Relay Connection and Controlling Traffic Flow. Enabling a Backup to a Permanent
Connection. Managing Network Performance with Queuing and Compression. Scaling IP
Addresses with Network Address Translation. Using Broadband to Access the Central Site.
Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to Secure Remote Access Networks.

Recommended Books:
1. CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide (CCNP Self-Study, 642-821) by Brian Morgan,
Craig Dennis

MTS-451 Mobile and Wireless Communication

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:
Queuing Theory, GSM Channels, Frame Hierarchy & Burst Structures, Source Coding &
Speech Processing, Channel Coding & Interleaving, Error Detection &
Correction,Authentication & Ciphering, GSM Interfaces & Protocols, Radio Propagation,
GPRS, EDGE, Introduction to W-CDMA.mobile communication environment; digital
modulation; channel coding; medium access technologies; cellular mobile radio systems;
wireless LANs; security in wireless systems; internetworking in wireless systems; mobility
applications.

Recommended Books

1) Wireless Communications by Theodore S.Rappaport

2) The complete wireless communications Professionals by William Web
3) Digital Communication by Bernard Sklar
4) GSM Switching, Services and Protocols 2nd Ed (2001) by Jorg Ebeospacher, Hans-
Jorg Vogel, Christial Bettstetter.

MTS-452 Telecommunications Software Design

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Trends in Telecommunications Software Technology.Graphical User Interface Design,

Software Reusability. CASE Tool Spiral Model in Software Development. Software Quality
Management (ISO 9000 Vs. SEI CMM). Artificial Intelligence/Expert Systems.
Telecommunications Software Development Cycle and Process Modeling Case studies in
Lucent Bell Labs and NORTEL.

The Software Tools and Concept in Telecommunications Software Design. Tool/Method

Integration. Real-Time OS and Database Fault Tolerant Computing. Distributed Computing
Environment.

Unified Modeling Language (UML) in Analysis and Design

Object Paradigm - message, object, class, inheritance & polymorphism

Object Oriented Modeling. UML Architecture and Formalism. UML Building Blocks. UML
Notation. UML Behavior Diagram - Use Case, Interaction, Activity, and State Chart. UML for
Telecom Applications Examples. Overview of High Level Programming Languages for
Telecommunications Introduction of Protel, C, ITU-T SDL and CHILL language. Overview of
C++ and JAVA. Case Studies in Real World Telecommunications Software Design. Wireless
Application Protocol (WAP). Wireless Markup Language (WML). Open Issues in
Telecommunications Software Design. Global standardization effort (ANSI T1 and ITU-T),
Feature Interaction Problems.

Recommended Books:

1. Software Engineering by Ian Sommer Ville 7th Edition

MTS-453 Digital Signal Processing
Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Applications of digital signal processing, discrete-time signal and system, design of digital
filters, DFT and fast algorithms, digital signal processing using Matlab, fundamentals of
random signals, spectral estimation, adaptive signal processing, digital signal processors.

Required Textbook:

1) J. G. Proakis and D. G. Manolakis, Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms,

and Applications, Prentice-Hall, 1999 (Third Edition or most recent edition).

MTS-454 Information and Network Security

Credit Hours: 3
Course Outline:

Cryptography and Network Security (McGraw Hill)

Introduction (Security Goals, Attacks), Mathematics of Cryptography (Integer, Modular,

Matrix). Symmetric Key Cipher (Different Ciphers, Substitute, Transposition, Stream, Block,
Combination). Modern Block Ciphers. DES (Data Encryption Standard, Structure, Working)

642-501 SECUR Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR) (Formerly MCNS) v1.0

Course Introduction. Network Security. AAA for Cisco Router Networks. Cisco IOS Firewall
Context-Based Access Control Configuration. Cisco Intrusion Detection System. Building
IPSec VPNs Using Cisco Routers. Building IPSec VPNs

Cisco Secure PIX/ASA Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) v3.1

Introduction. Network Security. Firewalls. The Cisco PIX/ASA Firewall Family. Getting
Started with the Cisco PIX/ASA Firewall. Access Control Lists and Content Filtering.

642-511 CSVPN Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN) v4.0

Introduction. Network Security and the Cisco Virtual Private Network. Overview of VPN.
Configure Cisco VPN.

Recommended Books:

1. Cryptography and Network Security (McGraw Hill)

2. CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) by Behzad Behtash
3. CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study, 642-541) by Ido Dubrawsky, Paul
Grey
4. CCSP SECUR Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study, 642-501) by Greg Bastien,
Christian Degu
5. CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study) by John Roland,
Mark Newcomb.

List of Major-based Depth Electives

1. Data Storage and Disaster Recovery
2. Cellular mobile Communications
3. Next Generation Networks
4. Network Operations – BSC and BTS
5. Tests & Measurements
6. Mobile and Pervasive Computing
7. Voice Over IP (VoIP)
8. Optical Fiber Communications
9. Multimedia Networks
10. Satellite Communications
11. Broadcasting Systems
12. Reliability Assessment of Telecommunications Systems