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Syllabus 2021-22 - 74212001 - Radiocommunication and Radiodetermination (Radiocomunicaciones y radiodeterminación)

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DEGREE: Máster en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF LINARES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
COURSE: Radiocommunication and Radiodetermination
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Radiocommunication and Radiodetermination
CODE: 74212001 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 1 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: RIVAS PEÑA, JOSÉ FERNANDO
DEPARTMENT: U134 - INGENIERÍA DE TELECOMUNICACIÓN
FIELD OF STUDY: 800 - TEORÍA DE LA SEÑAL Y COMUNICACIONES
OFFICE NO.: D - D-134 E-MAIL: rivas@ujaen.es P: 953648661
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1662-5545
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

THEORY AND PROBLEMS

1. Rewiew of  Mawell equations in RPS. Sources of the electromagnetic field. Potential vectors.

2. Antennas: Parameters of the antennas. Types of antennas: Linear antennas, aperture antennas, reflectors, arrays of antennas. Array pattern synthesis.

3. Propagation: Link budget, path loss, attenuations by rain, interferences and fading. Noise in comunication systems.

4. Satellite comunications: Satellite orbits. Satellite path free space loss. Rain fading considering ITU Rain Attenuation model for satellite path.

5. Navigation systems:GPS: Description  of GPS systems. Common uses of GPS.         

6. Radar Systems: The radar  range equation. Resolution and accuracy. False Alarm Rate and probability of detection           

 
PRACTICE

Practice 1. Annalysis of antennas

Practice 2. Analysis of antennas

Practice 3: Link budget ussing a microwave trainer.

Practice 4: Determination of Look angle for satellite communications and Design of a Satellite Link .

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

A1. Lectures with big group of students 

They are based in the explanation of the theory concepts, exercises and practical problems of the course.


A2. Lectures with practical groups
They are based on the explanation of the practical units in the lab including the execution by the students and resolution of problems in class.

The use of electronic devices in classes and exams is forbidden except that they are required for the right develoment of learning activities and always with the authorization of the lecturer.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

 

At the end of the semester, the student has to choose between two methods of evaluation: CONTINUOUS EVALUATION or FINAL EXAM.

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

This assessment method is organised according to the activities described in the previous table.

To pass the subject, the student has to get a mark higher or equal than 5.0 out of 10 in the overall result of the evaluated aspects, as long as he or she has obtained a mark higher or equal than 4.0 in each one of those assessed aspects.

FINAL EXAM EVALUATION

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students's acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre. The final exam is weighted in the following way:

- Attendance and participation (S1), Theoretical concepts (S2) and Exercises, problems and study cases (S3): 70%.

- Laboratory and computer practical work (S4): 30%.

 

In order to pass the subject, the student must have marks higher or equal to 5.0 out of 10 at each part of the final exam.

The students who have already fulfil the requirements of aspect S4 (Laboratory or computer practical work) through the CONTINUOUS EVALUATION, by obtaining a mark higher or equal to 5.0 out of 10 do not have to make this part in the FINAL EXAM evaluation.

Those aspects successfully completed with a mark higher or equal to 5.0 will be considered passing during that academic year.

With this system, the following competencies  will be evaluated: CB6,CB7,CB8,CB9,CB10, CG1, CG4,CG5,CG6,CG9,CG10,CT1,CT2,CT3,CT4,CT5,CT6,CT7, CE2,CE3,CE5

The positive evaluation will assume that the student has achieved the following learning outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Satellite communications. Edition: 2nd. ed. Author: Pratt, Timothy. Publisher: [Hoboken]: John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2003  (Library)
  • Antenna theory: analysis and design. Edition: 3rd ed.. Author: Balanis, Constantine A.. Publisher: New York [etc.] : John Wiley, cop. 2005  (Library)
  • Introduction to radar systems. Edition: -. Author: Skolnik, Merrill I.. Publisher: Boston (Mass.) [etc.]: McGraw-Hill, cop. 2001  (Library)
  • Introduction to GPS: the global positioning system. Edition: 2nd ed. Author: Rabbany, Ahmed El. Publisher: Boston: Artech House, cop. 2006  (Library)
  • Antennas and radiowave propagation. Edition: -. Author: Collin, Robert E.. Publisher: New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill, cop. 1985  (Library)
  • Satellite communications [Recurso electrónico]. Edition: -. Author: Roddy, Dennis, 1931-. Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2006.  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Satellite communication systems engineering . Edition: -. Author: Pritchard, Wilbur L. Publisher: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, c1986  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

Teaching methodology and learning activities

 

Learning activities

Format

Teaching methodology Description

A1. Lectures with big group of students

100% in person class

Participatory master class sessions, lasting one or two hours each, held in the classroom.

A2. Lectures with practical groups

100% in person class

Development of practical sessions, lasting two hours each, in laboratories.

 

Schedule

The schedule can vary mainly due to the change from multi-modal scenario to the online one.

 

Evaluation system

There are no changes in the evaluation format (weights of each section) or in what is specified in the detailed evaluation.

Since the evaluation of the subject is continuous, there will only be an exam in the event that the student opts for the Single Test Evaluation, which is summarized in the following tables:

Ordinary call

Evaluation

Format

Description

Percentage

Final exam evaluation

In-person

 

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students' acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre.

S1, S2 and S3: 70%

S4: 30%

 

Extraordinary call

Evaluation

Format

Description

Percentage

Final exam evaluation

In-person

 

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students' acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre.

S1, S2 and S3: 70%

S4: 30%

 

Resources

Given that the attendance in the large group lectures and in the classes in practice groups is 100%, no exceptional resources are foreseen for them.

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

Teaching methodology and learning activities

 

Learning activities

Format

Teaching methodology Description

A1. Lectures with big group of students .

Online

The sessions of participative face-to-face classes, of one or two hours each, are replaced by other activities carried out through the Internet such as: -

 - Classes by videoconference or in virtual classroom

A2. Lectures with practical groups

Online

Practical sessions are replaced by online training activities, of two hours each, by other activities carried out through the Internet such as:

- Virtualized or simulation activities.

- Visualization of videos with explanation of the practical contents.

 

 

Schedule

The schedule can vary mainly due to the change from multi-modal scenario to the online one.

Evaluation system

There are no changes in the evaluation format (weights of each section) or in what is specified in the detailed evaluation.

Since the evaluation of the subject is continuous, there will only be an exam in the event that the student opts for the Single Test Evaluation, which is summarized in the following tables:

Ordinary call

Evaluation

Format

Description

Percentage

Final exam evaluation

Online

 

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students' acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre.

S1, S2 and S3: 70%

S4: 30%

 

Extraordinary call

Evaluation

Format

Description

Percentage

Final exam evaluation

Online

 

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students' acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre.

S1, S2 and S3: 70%

S4: 30%

 

Resources

Since all the teaching, either in the exposition classes in large groups or in the classes in practice groups, be taught online, the following resources will need to be used:

Common telematic resources (teachers and students):

- PC equipment or similar.

- Videoconference system or virtual classroom, such as Google Meet or BigBlueButton.

- Use of interactive tools: screen sharing to use comments as a virtual whiteboard in PDF presentations.

- Use of the teaching platform of the University of Jaén: messaging, forums, tasks, activities and means of evaluation.

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es