Graduate Catalog 2011-2013 - SUNY Institute of Technology

Course Descriptions
TEL 550 Advanced Network Standards and Protocols (3)
A rigorous course covering the principles, standards, and practices of data
communications protocols with emphasis on the TCP/IP protocol suite.
The topics will include: reference model, Network Access layer protocols,
Internet layer protocols, Transport layer protocols, and Application layer
protocols. These topics are covered in: lectures, individual assignments, on-line
assignments and an interactive competitive team project. Prerequisite: TEL
502 or permission of instructor.
satellite systems on the economy and society; Broadband ISDN; ATM; SONET;
AIN; and voice and data compression techniques.
TEL 591 Independent Study (variable 1-3 credits)
Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the
supervision of a faculty member. The student is required to submit a written
proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational
goals, method of evaluation and number of credits to be earned.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TEL 560 Advanced Wireless Communications (3)
A rigorous course covering the principles, standards, and practices of wireless
telecommunications. The topics will include: fundamentals of radio, wireless
data communications and wireless telephony. These topics are covered in:
lectures, individual assignments, on-line assignments, and a team project.
Prerequisites: TEL 500 and TEL 502.
TEL 581 Survey of Information Assurance (3)
A fast paced introduction into the field of Information Assurance. Various kinds
of threats faced by an information system and the security techniques used to
combat them are covered. Hacker methods, viruses, worms, bombs and system
vulnerabilities are described with respect to the actions that must be taken by
a network manager to thwart them. Existing and planned protection methods
and defenses are mapped to the information system threats and attacks. This
course provides the background for those individuals who seek skills in the
areas of Network and Data Security.
TEL 590 Selected Topics in Advanced Telecommunications (3)
A course investigating current topics related to the research, development,
deployment, and planning of new networks, signaling systems, transmission
media and switching systems. Topics include wireless personal communications
systems; satellite networks with an emphasis on the impact of fixed and mobile
TEL 594 Graduate Internship (3)
Students work for an organization approved by their advisor for a minimum
of 250 hours in a supervised position. Students are required to write two
reports on their internship experience. Work must be completed in one term,
or during the summer.
TEL 597 Research Project (3)
Upon approval of the advisor, student will research, design, solve and implement
a graduate project.
TEL 598 Seminar in Research Methods (3)
This course will review the major considerations and tasks involved in
designing and conducting a telecommunications thesis or project. The goal is
for students who successfully complete the course to be able to produce and
defend the methodology of his/her research, be ready to carry out the various
tasks involved in doing the research, and to find the resources to guide them
through their research. The theme throughout the course will be on comparing
and/or combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.
TEL 599 Thesis (1-6 credits)
Upon approval of the advisor, the student will research and write an original
work on a significant topic in the field of telecommunications.
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